Trump signs executive order creating Military Spouse Commission chaired by Jennifer Hegseth

Published Aug 3, 05:58 PM UTC

President Trump signed an executive order on Monday establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission, a new body aimed at improving the lives of military spouses and families and addressing the challenges they face. The commission will be chaired by Jennifer Hegseth, the wife of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The commission will advise on policies and initiatives to support military families, though specific details on its scope and membership were not provided in the initial report. The move highlights the administration's focus on military family welfare, with a high-profile appointment drawing attention to the initiative.