Pete Hegseth refuses to let Stephen Miller babysit his children

Pete Hegseth recently stated that he would not feel comfortable leaving his children under the care of Stephen Miller or Marco Rubio, amid ongoing discussions about the contentious double-tap strike on a Venezuelan drug vessel. The remarks were made during an interview on The Katie Miller Podcast, hosted by Katie Miller, spouse of the U.S. Homeland Security Advisor.

During the conversation, Hegseth also mentioned which cabinet officials he would rely on in an emergency. Speaking alongside his wife, Jennifer Rauchet, Hegseth was asked who he would trust to babysit his children. He responded that Stephen Miller would be the cabinet member he would least trust for that role.

Not your husband or Marco Rubio. Id trust the vice president. Ive known Sean Duffy for years and hes trustworthy, Hegseth said. He also noted that he would feel confident with Brooke Rollins or Pam, and praised Tulsi, referring to the attorney general and the director of national intelligence.

Hegseth, who has been married three times, has a total of seven biological and stepchildren. He shares one daughter with his current wife and is a stepfather to her three children, in addition to three children with his ex-wife Samantha Deering.

Despite his critique of Millers babysitting skills, Hegseth acknowledged that the Homeland Security Advisor would be the most likely cabinet member to contact him in an emergency, a point which Katie Miller affirmed with laughter. Stephen, you know its true, Hegseth added.

The comments follow controversy surrounding Hegseths previous statements regarding the Venezuelan drug boat strike. After directing the military to target the vessel, including a second strike on survivors clinging to the wreckage, Hegseth shared an AI-generated image depicting the childrens character Franklin the Turtle in military gear attacking the boat. The post was intended as a satirical illustration but drew backlash for using a beloved character in a violent context.

Kids Can Press, the publisher of the Franklin series, criticized the depiction, highlighting Franklin as a beloved Canadian icon who represents kindness, empathy, and inclusivity. The publisher condemned any use of the character that contradicts these values.

Author: Zoe Harrison