Former Fox News Host Pete Hegseth Under Fire for Mocking U.S. Secretary Of Defense

Fox News is no stranger to controversy and it seems like former host Pete Hegseth is intent on keeping that tradition alive. In a recent tweet, Hegseth mocked the appearance of the United States Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin.

"I'm not sure who this Lloyd Austin guy is, but he looks like he just rolled out of bed," Hegseth tweeted. "Maybe he should focus on defending the country and leave the fashion advice to the professionals."

Hegseth's tweet was met with immediate backlash, with many people accusing him of being disrespectful and unprofessional. Some even called for Fox News to fire Hegseth, while others said that he should apologize to Austin.

Fox News has yet to comment on the situation, but it's clear that Hegseth's tweet has caused a lot of damage. It's possible that Fox News will take action against Hegseth, but it's also possible that they will simply let the controversy die down.

Hegseth is a former Army Ranger and served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School. Hegseth joined Fox News in 2014 and hosted the show "Fox & Friends Weekend" until 2021.

Austin is a retired four-star general who served as the Commander of United States Central Command from 2013 to 2016. He was appointed Secretary of Defense by President Joe Biden in 2021.

It's unclear what motivated Hegseth to make fun of Austin's appearance. Some have speculated that he is simply trying to get attention, while others believe that he is genuinely disrespectful of Austin and the military.

Whatever the reason, Hegseth's tweet has caused a lot of controversy and it's likely that he will face some consequences for his actions.