When you hear about major geopolitical events, it's natural to wonder about their impact, but what if someone with insider knowledge tried to profit from them? Recent allegations against Fox News host Pete Hegseth raise questions about the ethics of public figures potentially using their platform for personal financial gain.
Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, is trending after allegations surfaced that he attempted to buy defense stocks just before a potential conflict with Iran.
The allegations stem from a report by The Daily Beast, citing sources who claim Hegseth discussed purchasing shares in companies like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin in late 2019, around the time of heightened tensions with Iran following the killing of Qassem Soleimani.