Tulsi Gabbard, Susie Wiles, Pete Hegseth: All we know about the top US politicians' love lives

Against all odds—and plenty of headlines—Donald Trump is back in the Oval Office. After a fiery 2024 campaign, the former President reclaimed the White House, officially becoming the 47th President in January 2025.
But behind every powerful man… is an equally strong woman—or three in Trump's case.

Before Melania, Donald Trump had two high-profile marriages. One with Ivana Trump and the other Marle Maples. Each woman played a unique role in his life but it was the mysterious Slovenian model he met at a Manhattan party who truly turned his world upside down. They married in 2005 and welcomed Barron a year later.

Melania may have started as a model—but what she became shocked the world…

Melania Trump’s journey is unlike any other First Lady’s. Once a fashion model, now a global figure—she's carved out her own legacy at 54, balancing elegance, business, and political influence with sharp poise.

She's made millions of dollars from her different ventures, and has a massive personal net worth that ranges between $55M and $70M.

Pete Hegseth went from debating policy on TV to shaping it behind closed doors. In 2025, the former Fox News co-anchor was handpicked by President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. Secretary of Defense. But Hegseth’s personal life has been just as headline-worthy…

Pete Hegseth’s love life has made waves. After two failed marriages—first to Meredith Schwarz, then Samantha Deering—he began a relationship with Fox producer Jennifer Rauchet… while still married. Their daughter was born in 2017, the same year the affair came to light. So, who is the woman who turned his world upside down?

Jennifer Rauchet Hegseth isn’t just a TV insider—she’s a seasoned journalist with a degree from Towson University and a long career behind the scenes. She’s best known for producing Watters’ World.

Marco Rubio’s political rise just hit a new high. Once the junior senator from Florida, he was nominated by President Donald Trump as U.S. Secretary of State in January 2025—marking a major return to the global stage.

Unlike many of his colleagues, he's been loyal to only one woman for most of his life. 

Marco met Jeanette Dousdebes when he was 19 and she was just 17. The two married in 1998 and built a family together, raising four children: Amanda, Daniella, Anthony, and Dominick.

What did she do before she focused on her role as a mother? 

Before she became a political spouse, Jeanette was turning heads as a Miami Dolphins cheerleader. Since marrying Marco Rubio, she’s focused on raising their four children—choosing a quieter role while her husband took the spotlight.

Karoline Leavitt shattered records—and expectations—when she stepped up as White House Press Secretary in January 2025. At just 27, the Saint Anselm College grad became the youngest woman in U.S. history to hold the role. But her headline-making career isn’t the only thing turning heads…

Karoline met Nicholas Riccio through mutual friends in 2022. By the end of 2023, they were engaged—and in true power-couple fashion, tied the knot in a private ceremony. In July 2024, they welcomed their first child: a baby boy.
You can bet that Nicholas isn’t your typical political spouse—not by a long shot…

Karoline’s husband, Nicholas Riccio, is a seasoned real estate tycoon—32 years her senior. He heads Enterprises LLC, a high-value real estate firm with properties across the U.S. The couple’s age difference and contrasting worlds have sparked plenty of conversation.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—lawyer, activist, and political firebrand—was nominated by President Donald Trump as head of Health and Human Services in January 2025. His appointment stunned both allies and critics, setting the stage for a fiercely debated chapter in American politics.
 

Kennedy’s public life is only half the story…

RFK Jr. married Curb Your Enthusiasm star Cheryl Hines in 2014, but before that, his personal life was full of highs and devastating lows. He was first married to Emily Ruth Black, then to Mary Kathleen Richardson—who tragically took her own life in 2012, two years after their divorce.
 

So, who is the woman who now stands by his side?

Cheryl Hines made her name as the quick-witted Cheryl David on Curb Your Enthusiasm, earning two Emmy nominations. But since marrying RFK Jr., she’s traded red carpets for press conferences—stepping into a world far beyond Hollywood.

Tulsi Gabbard’s career has been anything but ordinary. A lieutenant colonel in the National Guard and a 2020 Republican presidential candidate, she broke new ground again in 2025—becoming only the second woman ever nominated as Director of National Intelligence.

Her personal life is just as fascinating…

Tulsi met Abraham Williams in 2012 during her run for the House of Representatives. He was eight years her junior—a volunteer with a camera. Their bond grew quickly, and by 2015, they were husband and wife. And Abraham? He’s far from your typical political spouse…

Abraham Williams is a photographer with a passion for the great outdoors. From working on Tulsi’s campaign to building a quiet life in Texas, he’s stayed out of the limelight.

Kristi Noem, once the hardline governor of South Dakota, took on an even bigger role in January 2025. President Donald Trump tapped her to lead Homeland Security—placing her at the helm of America’s national defense.

Kristi Noem's life is an open book, indeed she even wrote a memoir where she confessed that she killed her own dog. But who is the man supporting her through every move she makes? 

Kristi married Bryon Noem in 1992. Over the decades, they’ve raised three children—Kassidy, Kennedy, and Joshua—while navigating the pressures of politics and public life together.

Bryon Noem may keep a lower profile, but he’s no less driven. With a degree in business finance from Northern State University, he now runs a crop insurance agency near their home in Castlewood, South Dakota.

Sean Duffy traded his Fox Business spotlight for a powerful new seat at the table. In January 2025, President Donald Trump nominated him as the head of the Department of Transportation—marking a bold political shift for the former congressman and reality star.

Sean has always lived his life in the limelight. In fact, that's how he met his wife and mother of nine kids!
 

Sean met Rachel Campos on MTV’s Road Rules: All Stars in 1998, and sparks flew fast. They married just a year later—and went on to build a family of nine children: Evita, Xavier, Lucia-Belen, John-Paul, Paloma, MariaVictoria, Margarita, Patrick, and Valentina.

And Rachel? She carved out a media career of her own…

Rachel Campos-Duffy transformed her reality TV fame into a powerhouse media career. She’s now a familiar face as co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend—bringing sharp opinions and family values to millions of viewers every week.

Susie Wiles was nominated as Donald Trump's Chief of Staff by the President himself in January 2025. 

Susie Wiles was married to Larry Wiles for over three decades. But beneath the surface, financial troubles were brewing. After filing for $3 million in bankruptcy—due to what she called her husband's “poor business decisions”—the marriage ultimately ended in divorce in 2017. She late admitted:

“My former husband, sadly, made a series of poor business decisions nearly 35 years ago. As I recall, monies owed were paid in full.”

“This was an unfortunate time in our lives and ultimately these issues led to a divorce some years later.”

His actions had disastrous financial consequences for Susie as well…

Larry Wiles’ financial collapse didn’t just affect him—it pulled Susie into years of legal and financial fallout. Despite the millions owed, Susie shouldered the burden, rebuilt her reputation, and climbed to the top of the political ladder.

South African-born billionaire Elon Musk, the visionary behind SpaceX, Tesla, and X, took on a new challenge in January 2025. Appointed by President Donald Trump as Head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk is now tasked with “fixing Washington”—one system at a time. 

As for Musk’s personal life, it's far messier than his business plans…

Musk’s family tree is as complex as his rocket schematics. With at least 13 children across three women—Justine Wilson, Grimes, and Shivon Zilis—the billionaire's private life has often grabbed as many headlines as his ventures. And the women? Each one couldn’t be more different…

Justine Wilson, Elon’s first wife, is a fantasy novelist. Then came Grimes—a genre-bending musician who redefined “eccentric.” Most recently, Musk fathered children with Shivon Zilis, an AI executive at his company Neuralink, though it is unknown whether the two were or are romantically invovled.