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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Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements,’ not high crimes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denounced the effort to impeach him, calling it “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”
TThe Associated Press 2026-11-10 23:21
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hits back at impeachment efforts
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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.
BBBC News 2026-11-10 22:30
Hegseth defends war record amid US House impeachment effort
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.
CCGTN 2026-11-10 21:56
Hegseth blasts House impeachment 'spectacle'
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.
FFox News 2026-11-10 18:30
Hegseth defends his record against impeachment push
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 2026-11-10 18:18
Hegseth calls Massie’s impeachment effort an attack on troops
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.
BBloomberg Television 2026-11-10 18:11
Pete Hegseth calls impeachment effort against him a 'stunt' and 'sabotage'
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 2026-11-10 17:03
Hegseth says impeachment effort is ‘driven by ego and resentment’
Rachel Scott reports on the push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his fiery response to the Republican congressman leading the effort.
AABC News 2026-11-10 16:59
US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth calls impeachment moves 'a farce'
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.
FFrance 24 2026-11-10 16:43
US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth calls impeachment effort ‘a farce’
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.
FFrance 24 English 2026-11-10 16:43

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PoliticsPressure mounts on US defence chief Hegseth after Republican election rout

Victorious 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 stood by Hegseth, saying he is doing “a very good job”, even as Trump and Vice President JD Vance have blamed the midterm losses on the war.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 16:45

Pressure mounts on US defence chief Hegseth after Republican election rout

PoliticsHegseth says “we will not back down” as Republicans blame Iran war for midterm losses

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism as Republicans assign blame after their poor midterm-election showing, with many saying the Iran war contributed to their losses.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 14:23

Hegseth says “we will not back down” as Republicans blame Iran war for midterm losses

PoliticsPete Hegseth’s future in doubt after US midterm setback

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s future is in question following the November 3 midterm setback. In a video message on November 5, he vowed to fight congressional efforts to impeach him and defended the Iran war as “courageous and historic”.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-06 13:15

Pete Hegseth’s future in doubt after US midterm setback

PoliticsPete Hegseth’s future in question after US midterm setback

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s future is uncertain following the November 3 midterm setback. In a video message on November 5, he vowed to fight congressional efforts to impeach him and defended the Iran war as “courageous and historic.”

US politicsPete Hegsethimpeachmentmidterm elections

FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 13:15

Pete Hegseth’s future in question after US midterm setback

PoliticsHegseth slams Massie over impeachment push

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to Representative Thomas Massie’s plan to introduce impeachment articles against him next week, accusing the Kentucky Republican of political theater and calling the articles “sham.” Hatem Bazian, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, shared his analysis.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 11:43

Hegseth slams Massie over impeachment push

PoliticsAnalysis: Hegseth’s effort to fend off impeachment may have bolstered critics’ case

Stephen Collinson writes that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may have strengthened his critics’ argument for impeachment while trying to head it off.

Pete HegsethimpeachmentUS politics

CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 08:30

Analysis: Hegseth’s effort to fend off impeachment may have bolstered critics’ case

PoliticsHegseth vows to fight any impeachment and defends Iran war

In a video message, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to fight congressional efforts to impeach him and described the Iran war as “courageous and historic.” Voters punished Republicans over the war in this week’s midterm elections.

US politicsPete HegsethimpeachmentIran war

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 05:06

Hegseth vows to fight any impeachment and defends Iran war

PoliticsPete Hegseth strikes a defiant tone amid impeachment threat

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is responding defiantly to the prospect of impeachment. Several lawmakers, including some Republicans, have criticized his handling of the Iran war.

Pete Hegsethimpeachment threatIran war

NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 04:10

Pete Hegseth strikes a defiant tone amid impeachment threat

PoliticsHegseth defends his record as Pentagon chief and calls impeachment push a “sham”

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth vowed in a Thursday video message to fight congressional efforts to impeach him. He defended the Iran war as “courageous and historic,” after voters punished Republicans over the conflict in this week’s midterm elections.

Pete HegsethimpeachmentIran warU.S. midterm elections

CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 03:19

Hegseth defends his record as Pentagon chief and calls impeachment push a “sham”

PoliticsHegseth posts bewildering rant as impeachment efforts ramp up

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a defiant video on X Thursday as reports emerged that Congress may impeach him. He compared his situation with President Donald Trump’s impeachment. CNN examined Hegseth’s contentious tenure at the Defense Department, including clashes with military leaders and disputes over press access, with Democratic Rep. Jason Crow weighing in.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 02:45

Hegseth posts bewildering rant as impeachment efforts ramp up