Who is Phil Hegseth? Defense Secretary's Brother in Senior Pentagon Role
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Phil Hegseth, younger brother of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, holds a senior advisory role at the Pentagon as a liaison from the Department of Homeland Security. His appointment has raised concerns about nepotism, especially as he works directly under his brother and has traveled with him on official trips. DHS claims Phil is its employee, potentially sidestepping federal nepotism laws, though experts argue the arrangement warrants further legal scrutiny. Phil previously worked in media and social media consulting, including for a think tank and his brother's former organization, Concerned Veterans for America.
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