United States Secretary of Defense
United States Secretary of Defense (2025–)
| Born | 1980-06-06 · Minneapolis |
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| Party | Republican |
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| 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 |
Portrait: U.S. Department of Defense · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denounced the effort to impeach him, calling it “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”
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The Associated Press
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed back against efforts to impeach him over America’s military campaign against Iran, calling the move a “farce” and “sabotage” at a Pentagon news conference. Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.
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BBC News
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he would fight to keep his job. At a Pentagon press conference, he called the impeachment effort a political spectacle and personally attacked the Republican lawmaker leading the push to remove him.
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CGTN
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo offers his take on Hegseth’s Pentagon briefing; Hegseth calls the House impeachment push a “spectacle,” and the Paris G7 summit is also discussed.
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Fox News
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense chief, calls the impeachment case against him a “farce” that undermines U.S. troops. His critics accuse him of abusing power and violating the Constitution over the Iran war and other military operations, raising questions about partisan retaliation and presidential war powers.
DDW News
Speaking at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Congress’s effort to impeach him as a politicized attack on US troops and lawful military operations ordered by President Donald Trump. The House is scheduled to begin procedural votes on the resolution Tuesday evening.
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Bloomberg Television
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denounced the impeachment effort against him as a “political spectacle” and a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment. He spoke at a Pentagon news conference, a day after Rep. Thomas Massie launched the effort over Hegseth’s handling of the unpopular war against Iran and other actions.
TThe Associated Press
Rachel Scott reports on the push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his fiery response to the Republican congressman leading the effort.
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ABC News
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, November 10, that efforts to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war were a farce and sabotage, playing into the hands of adversaries.
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday described efforts to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war as a farce and sabotage, saying they benefit adversaries.
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Reports that mention this person, by story.
President Trump opposed calls to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, touting the administration’s military operations in Venezuela and Iran.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 00:14
Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging unlawful actions related to the Iran war, strikes on purported drug boats and other matters. Hegseth said he welcomed defending his actions in Congress. The measure is unlikely to pass in the current Republican-led Congress, though Democrats are expected to increase pressure after taking control in January.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 23:53
Trump has attacked efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the US war on Iran, saying he has “won two wars.” Republican Thomas Massie filed eight impeachment charges, while Hegseth dismissed the threat ahead of a possible House vote this week.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 23:47
Trump invoked the administration’s military actions in Venezuela and Iran while opposing efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 23:40
President Donald Trump called out Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky as the congressman pushes to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 23:30
Trump defended Hegseth and criticized the Republican lawmaker leading the impeachment effort.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 23:21
Republican Representative Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, potentially setting up a House vote as soon as this week.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 23:16
U.S. Representative Thomas Massie introduced impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth, triggering a two-day countdown to an expected House vote. The charges include waging war against Iran without congressional approval and other abuses of power.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 23:13
Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment on Monday, accusing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of waging war in Iran without congressional authorization and abusing his authority as Pentagon chief. Congress is expected to vote this week.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-09 22:51
Republican congressman Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, accusing him of waging war illegally without congressional authorization and abusing his authority as Pentagon chief. The move sets up a potentially explosive vote in Congress.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 22:51
