John Haltiwanger is a staff writer at Foreign Policy covering U.S. national security, the Middle East, and more. Prior to joining FP, John covered U.S. politics and foreign affairs for GZERO Media, Business Insider, and Newsweek. John has reported from Europe, the Middle East, and North America. He has a master’s in international relations from the University of Glasgow.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte (left) and Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken (right) attend the Brussels European Defense Exhibition and Conference in Brussels on March 12.
A profile shot of Hegseth, a man in a blue suit and striped shirt, speaking animatedly. He has his hands held up near his face, palms facing each other, and his mouth is wide open as if shouting or cheering. The background is dark with a hint of red drapery.
U.S. President Donald Trump is seen speaking during a Cabinet meeting and is flanked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
