Trump Establishes First Presidential Military Spouse Commission

Donald Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office on August 3, 2026, establishing the first-ever Presidential Military Spouse Commission. The commission is tasked with advising the president on improving the quality of life for military families, specifically targeting generational challenges in employment, housing, healthcare, education, and childcare.

Jennifer Hegseth, wife of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, will chair the commission, while Christie Mullin, wife of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, will serve as executive director. The body includes 20 additional military spouses representing service secretaries, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and senior enlisted leaders from each branch. The initiative follows data from Blue Star Families identifying pay and employment as primary concerns for active-duty families.

During the signing ceremony, Trump stated that the United States cannot maintain the strongest military in the world without the sacrifices of military spouses.