Pete Hegseth, co-host of FOX & Friends Weekend, has made a candid admission about his marriage to Jennifer Rauchet, revealing that he’s “badmouthed” his wife on multiple occasions. Despite the ups and downs in their relationship, the couple has managed to keep their family life balanced—although it hasn’t always been easy.

Hegseth, who married Rauchet in 2019 at Trump National Golf Club Colts Neck, has been open about his personal life, including the challenges of managing a blended family. Rauchet, a former Fox News producer, is the mother of three children from her previous marriages, and together, she and Hegseth have seven kids—ranging from their own daughter, Gwen, born in 2017, to Hegseth’s children from his previous marriages.

Despite a rocky start to their relationship—particularly the scandalous nature of Rauchet’s pregnancy with their daughter while Hegseth was still married to his second wife—the couple has remained strong, learning to navigate the complexities of co-parenting and their professional careers.

Jennifer Rauchet’s career in the media began in 2001 when she started working as a producer at WPIX-TV. She went on to join Fox News in 2006, where she worked on Fox & Friends and Watters’ World. She also served as an executive producer for Fox Nation before stepping away from her position to focus on her family. Rauchet maintains an active social media presence, often sharing moments from her blended family life.

Hegseth, known for his tough-talking persona on television, has been known to offer candid and sometimes controversial opinions, both on air and in his personal life. His admission of badmouthing his wife on occasion speaks to the real-life struggles they’ve faced together, yet despite these challenges, they’ve managed to build a family and make their relationship work.

While Hegseth’s comment may raise eyebrows, it also highlights the complexities of family life, particularly for a high-profile couple juggling public careers and a growing family. How Hegseth and Rauchet balance it all remains a question many fans are eager to learn more about, as they continue to navigate the pressures of raising seven children in the public eye.

As Hegseth and Rauchet continue to build their family, their story serves as a reminder that even public figures face the same relationship struggles as anyone else—and it’s how they work through them that truly matters. Despite the bumps in the road, they remain a united front, sharing the joys and challenges of family life together.