Hegseth Could Be a Real 2028 Contender. No, Not Pete |
It’s not even the midterms, but many a candidate for the 2028 presidential race is already stretching out, tying their shoelaces and getting down (and dirty) into the starting blocks. And one Republican name floating to the surface this week may have surprised those of us who believe a racist, misogynistic, self-obsessed former television host with oversized personal baggage and little relevant experience can never win the presidency.
Yes, it appears that somebody in Whiskey Pete Hegseth’s camp believes our ax-throwing Secretary of Defense has got what it takes for the Big Chair.
Rumors of Hegseth’s ’28 bid began circulating just before he decided to fat-shame a Canadian child on social media—because that’s how you confirm you’re Oval Office material these days—presumably instigated by either Hegseth himself or his Lady Macbeth wife of the last seven years, Jennifer. Power-hungry spouses have long played prominent roles in American politics. When Bill Clinton first ran for office in 1992, he promised a “two for the price of one” deal with his wife, Hillary. Then there’s Clarence and Ginny Thomas; RFK Jr. and his brainworm. Former Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao and her husband, former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, would be another such Washington power couple, at least if anyone was able to confirm Mitch remains among the living.
But Pete’s wife, Jennifer, seems to be stretching her role as supportive........