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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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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Rep. Thomas Massie put forward articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the House floor Monday.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 19:28
Republican Representative Thomas Massie is seeking to force the House of Representatives to vote on articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 19:28
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. A vote in the House is expected by Wednesday.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 19:19
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has launched an impeachment effort against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth dismissed the move as a “sham.”
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 19:00
With Congress expected to take up an impeachment resolution, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he is eager to defend the policy choices he and President Donald Trump have made on Iran and Venezuela.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 17:53
A renewed impeachment effort focuses on Hegseth’s tenure at the Pentagon and his handling of the Iran war.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 16:34
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is drawing increased criticism over the unpopular Iran war he championed. A former senior Trump administration foreign policy official called for him to leave office after Republicans lost Tuesday’s midterm election.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-07 09:30
Republican Rep. Don Bacon discusses the party’s next steps after Democrats’ sweeping midterm victories. Republicans now face questions about the Iran war and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s future.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 20:36
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces criticism after Republicans suffered heavy losses in the midterm elections. Vice President JD Vance has blamed the defeat on the economic fallout from the Iran war, and political commentator John Kavulich weighs in.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 17:16
Democrats plan to target US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in Congress, while Republicans blame the Iran war he championed for their election losses. Trump has so far stood by Hegseth, saying he is doing “a very good job”; Trump and Vice President JD Vance have both blamed the midterm losses on the war.
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