Pete Hegseth

United States Secretary of Defense

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United States Secretary of Defense (2025–)

Born	1980-06-06 · Minneapolis
Party	Republican
Offices	United States Secretary of Defense2025-01-25–presentPreceded by: Lloyd Austin
Education	Princeton University (BA) Harvard University (MPP)
Military service	United States Army, Army National Guard · 2003–20062010–20142019–2021 · Major · 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, Minnesota Army National Guard, District of Columbia Army National Guard · Iraq War, War in Afghanistan
Awards	Bronze Star, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge

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PoliticsHegseth meets Netanyahu during unannounced Israel visit, Axios reports

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit on Monday, Axios reported, citing two people familiar with the matter. The visit has not been officially confirmed, and the Pentagon declined to comment. A day earlier, President Donald Trump endorsed Netanyahu in next week’s Israeli election, while Vice President JD Vance said he would not get involved in the vote.

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Hegseth meets Netanyahu during unannounced Israel visit, Axios reports