Jennifer Hegseth Disclosure Lists Watchtower Consulting Work

Jennifer Hegseth’s financial disclosure lists consulting work for Watchtower Strategy, a firm reported to have counted Lockheed Martin among its clients in 2025. The disclosure does not state how much she was paid, and it does not establish whether she still works for the firm. Watchtower representatives said Hegseth helped the firm navigate conservative television media but did not work with its clients or advise it on defense matters. The firm did not say whether her consulting continues. The disclosure provides little detail about her duties, clients or compensation. The reported Lockheed relationship is based on accounts citing unnamed sources. Lockheed did not directly answer whether it currently works with Watchtower. A spokesperson said the company routinely works with other firms. The reporting does not establish that Jennifer Hegseth worked with Lockheed, advised Watchtower on defense issues or influenced Pentagon decisions. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said Pete and Jennifer Hegseth comply with ethics laws and regulations. He said the department reviews financial disclosures, uses divestitures where appropriate and screens for conflicts of interest. Parnell...