Hegseth’s Wife Was Paid by Firm With Lockheed Martin as ClientHegseth Family’s Lockheed Ties Raise Pentagon Ethics QuestionsHegseth Consulting Work Is Being Cast as a Scandal Without Proof
Jennifer Hegseth, wife of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, received consulting payments from Watchtower Strategy, a firm whose clients include Lockheed Martin. The arrangement was disclosed in a form discussed on November 4, 2026.Jennifer Hegseth received consulting payments from a firm whose clients include defense contractor Lockheed Martin, while her husband leads the Pentagon. The arrangement, disclosed on November 4, 2026, sharpens questions about conflicts and oversight.Jennifer Hegseth was paid by a public affairs firm that has Lockheed Martin as a client, but the firm says she did not work with clients or advise on defense. The arrangement was discussed on November 4, 2026.