War Secretary Pete Hegseth Spends Thanksgiving with US Troops in Latin America
War Secretary Pete Hegseth and his wife Jennifer spent Thanksgiving with Navy sailors stationed in Latin America, serving holiday meals and expressing gratitude for their service during the Southern Spear mission targeting narco-terror networks. In a video posted to X, the Hegseths shared their decision to spend the holiday aboard Navy warships with sailors supporting the mission.
During the visit, Hegseth referenced his own deployments and expressed hope that the sailors would feel a sense of holiday cheer, promising to bring them a turkey. The war secretary also addressed the recent attack on two Washington, D.C., National Guardsmen, offering prayers for the victims and their families.
Following the visit to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and the destroyer USS Winston S. Churchhill, the Hegseths served Thanksgiving meals to the sailors. Hegset to make light of his own festive responsibilities, joking about his usual holiday traditions.
In his address to the crew aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford, Hegseth reiterated his gratitude for the troops, emphasizing their bravery and dedication. He concluded with a reference to George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation and a prayer for all deployed forces.