His story has already drawn attention from birth injury lawyers, family law experts, and wellness advocates hoping to collaborate on policy improvements for emergency foster situations.
And while he may no longer see Mateo every morning, Pete Hegseth carries his memory in every room of his home—and every beat of his heart.
A short week. A lifetime of impact. A heartbreak… and a promise to never stop fighting for the voiceless.
Because sometimes, even the most patriotic warriors carry their deepest battles in silence.