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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during an April 17 ceremony at the Pentagon.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during an April 17 ceremony at the Pentagon. (Alex Wong / Getty Images)

Fact Check: Did Pete Hegseth Have a Makeup Studio Installed in the Pentagon?

 By Randy DeSoto  April 24, 2025 at 3:49pm
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One thing that appears certain is that mainstream media outlets are trying to push Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth out of his job, and thereby weaken President Donald Trump’s administration overall.

The latest hit piece, this time by CBS News, based on multiple unnamed sources, was titled, “Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon.”

“The price tag for the project was several thousand dollars, according to two of the sources, at a time when the administration is searching for cost-cutting measures,” CBS said.

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Randy DeSoto
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Randy DeSoto has written more than 4,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."
Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.
Birthplace
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Nationality
American
Honors/Awards
Graduated dean's list from West Point
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law
Books Written
We Hold These Truths
Professional Memberships
Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Languages Spoken
English
Topics of Expertise
Politics, Entertainment, Faith




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