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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Portrait: U.S. Department of Defense · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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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PoliticsPete 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.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 17:03

Pete Hegseth calls impeachment effort against him a 'stunt' and 'sabotage'

PoliticsHegseth 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.

U.S. politicsPete Hegsethimpeachment

AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 16:59

Hegseth says impeachment effort is ‘driven by ego and resentment’

PoliticsUS 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.

US politicsPete HegsethimpeachmentIran war

FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-10 16:43

US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth calls impeachment moves 'a farce'

PoliticsUS 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.

US politicsPete HegsethimpeachmentIran war

FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 16:43

US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth calls impeachment effort ‘a farce’

PoliticsWho is Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief facing an impeachment bid?

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called the effort to impeach him “a political spectacle” on Tuesday. Republican Thomas Massie had launched the bid a day earlier over Hegseth’s handling of the unpopular war in Iran and other actions. A former Fox News host and military veteran, Hegseth is now among the Trump administration’s most prominent figures.

US politicsPete HegsethimpeachmentIran war

FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-10 16:41

Who is Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief facing an impeachment bid?

PoliticsWho is Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief facing an impeachment bid?

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called the impeachment effort against him “a political spectacle” on Tuesday. Republican Thomas Massie launched the bid a day earlier over Hegseth’s handling of the unpopular war in Iran and other actions. A former Fox News host and military veteran, Hegseth is now one of the Trump administration’s most prominent figures.

US politicsPete HegsethimpeachmentIran war

FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 16:41

Who is Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief facing an impeachment bid?

PoliticsPentagon chief Hegseth calls impeachment effort ‘a farce’

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denounced efforts to impeach him as a farce that would embolden U.S. adversaries. He also lashed out at political opponents, calling the effort “a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 16:34

Pentagon chief Hegseth calls impeachment effort ‘a farce’

PoliticsReplay: Hegseth calls impeachment push a ‘farce’ at Pentagon briefing

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that efforts to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war were a “farce” that would fail. He spoke at his first news conference since May, a day after Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-10 16:23

Replay: Hegseth calls impeachment push a ‘farce’ at Pentagon briefing

PoliticsReplay: Pentagon chief Hegseth holds briefing amid impeachment push

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that efforts to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war were a “farce” destined to fail. The day before, Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment. It was Hegseth’s first news conference since May.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 16:23

Replay: Pentagon chief Hegseth holds briefing amid impeachment push

Politics‘It’s a farce’: Hegseth slams impeachment effort

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed a Republican lawmaker’s impeachment move on Tuesday as a “farce” and political “stunt.” The day before, outgoing Representative Thomas Massie had introduced eight impeachment articles over Hegseth’s handling of the Iran war and other alleged abuses of power.

Pete HegsethimpeachmentUS politics

FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-10 16:10

‘It’s a farce’: Hegseth slams impeachment effort