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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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.
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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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing bipartisan backlash over his handling of the war in Iran and recent leadership changes at the Pentagon, with more Republicans joining Democrats in criticizing him.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 09:54
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing bipartisan backlash over his handling of the war in Iran and recent leadership changes at the Pentagon, with more Republicans joining Democrats in criticizing him.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 09:50
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis called Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “inept” and urged President Donald Trump to replace him. Trump defended Hegseth as reports said Middle East troop deployments would extend into next year, suggesting the war with Iran may continue for some time.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 09:43
ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy discusses the latest headlines about the war in Iran, calling warnings to Hegseth “significant.”
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-31 12:43
US military leaders have warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that the duration of the Iran war could become “unsustainable,” according to a report.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-30 17:24
Fox News reports that the United States has launched a major operation aimed at strangling Iran’s regime economically. Defense Secretary Hegseth refuses to rule out strikes against Iran, saying the U.S. will do what it needs to do.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 14:00
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says U.S. military action against Iran has not been ruled out. Fox News reports from Tel Aviv and discusses the effects and implications of new U.S. sanctions on Iran.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 11:45
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States could still consider military strikes against Iran if tensions worsen, while stressing the effect of economic pressure.
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ReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 22:14
Bloomberg Television’s early edition of Balance of Power examines the latest developments in Washington. The program highlights Donald Trump’s denial of a munitions shortage and tensions involving Pete Hegseth. Guests include Richard Haass, Rick Davis, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Patrick McHenry. The broadcast also includes scheduled chapters covering temporary and other program segments.
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