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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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.
Rep. Thomas Massie took action Monday to require Congress to vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. AP Congress reporter Joey Cappelletti explained what Congress may need to do in the coming days concerning the updated impeachment articles.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 22:42
Congress has returned to Washington, where Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth dismissed the prospect as a conspiracy against him and called Massie a “disgruntled, defeated” congressman.
AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 21:50
Kentucky Republican congressman Thomas Massie has introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of illegally waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers in Iran and Venezuela.
GGuardian NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 21:37
Thomas Massie, a Republican member of the House, addressed the press on Monday after filing impeachment articles targeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the chamber.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 21:12
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of “high crimes and misdemeanors” for US military action in Iran without congressional authorization.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 21:04
On Monday afternoon, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie put forward articles seeking Secretary Pete Hegseth’s impeachment in the House.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 20:53
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the effort to impeach him is “politically motivated.” Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced the measure Monday, alleging that Hegseth has waged war in Iran without congressional approval, among other charges.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 20:36
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky announced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a speech on the House floor. NBC News reports on the next steps in the process and initial White House reaction.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 20:28
Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massie speaks after introducing impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, triggering a two-day countdown to an expected House vote on charges that include waging war against Iran without congressional approval and other abuses of power.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 20:25
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie moved Monday to compel a House vote on impeaching War Secretary Pete Hegseth, pressuring fellow Republicans to decide whether to remove one of the Trump administration’s most prominent figures after sweeping election losses.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 20:24