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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Pentagon 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.”
RReuters 2026-11-10 16:34
Replay: 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.
FFrance 24 2026-11-10 16:23
‘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.
FFrance 24 2026-11-10 16:10
Hegseth calls impeachment efforts a ‘farce’
At a Pentagon news conference, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called efforts to impeach him a “farce” and a “stunt.”
NNBC News 2026-11-10 15:27
Hegseth calls impeachment effort a ‘political spectacle’
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth dismissed the impeachment articles against him as a farce and a stunt at a Tuesday morning news conference. Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles on Monday, focused largely on the war in Iran.
CCBC News 2026-11-10 15:16
‘It’s a farce’: Pete Hegseth dismisses impeachment effort against him
Pete Hegseth called the effort to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war a “farce” that would fail. A day earlier, Republican representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against him.
GGuardian News 2026-11-10 14:44
Hegseth calls Republican's impeachment resolution a 'farce'
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth denounced a House resolution seeking his impeachment, calling it a “farce” from a “disgruntled congressman” who is leaving office.
CCBC News 2026-11-10 14:42
Hegseth Hits Out at Critics as Massie Pushes Impeachment
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment over military operations in Iran. Hegseth rejected calls to resign, calling the effort politically motivated.
BBloomberg Television 2026-11-10 14:04
Hegseth calls impeachment effort a farce
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the impeachment effort introduced by Representative Thomas Massie a farce. At a Tuesday press conference at the Pentagon, he said the resolution amounted to sabotage.
BBloomberg Television 2026-11-10 14:02
Hegseth vows to defend ‘warriors’ as he faces impeachment
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticised Republican Representative Thomas Massie’s effort to impeach him over the US-Israeli war on Iran, calling it a “farce”. President Donald Trump awarded Hegseth’s statement an “A-plus” on social media.
AAl Jazeera 2026-11-10 14:02

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Politics11 Democrats miss key Hegseth impeachment vote, giving Republicans a win

Just a week after Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory, the party handed Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth an unexpected political win. Republicans passed a move to derail impeachment proceedings against Hegseth by 211–204, despite Democrats having enough potential votes to defeat it; 11 House Democrats did not vote. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie launched the effort, accusing Hegseth of abusing his power.

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DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 02:00

11 Democrats miss key Hegseth impeachment vote, giving Republicans a win

PoliticsHouse Republicans block effort to impeach Pete Hegseth

House Republicans on Tuesday halted an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the push was not over.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 22:45

House Republicans block effort to impeach Pete Hegseth

PoliticsPete Hegseth survives impeachment, for now

Articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth were submitted Tuesday, but Republicans quickly defeated them. His troubles may continue, however, as Democrats are poised to take a majority in the House.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 16:42

Pete Hegseth survives impeachment, for now

PoliticsDemocrats lambaste absent colleagues after Republicans defeat Hegseth impeachment effort

Eleven Democrats missed a key procedural vote on impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. House Republicans voted 211-204 to refer the articles to a committee, shelving the effort by seven votes. Democrats criticized those absent; some cited traffic, other commitments or the vote being closed before they arrived.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 16:34

Democrats lambaste absent colleagues after Republicans defeat Hegseth impeachment effort

PoliticsHouse Republicans block Hegseth impeachment

House Republicans blocked impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his leadership of military actions in Iran and Latin America. The issue could return when Democrats take control of Congress in January.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 14:44

House Republicans block Hegseth impeachment

PoliticsHouse vote sends Hegseth impeachment effort to committee

The House voted Tuesday evening to refer the effort to impeach Pete Hegseth to a committee, effectively ending the push to remove the defense secretary before year’s end.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 13:30

House vote sends Hegseth impeachment effort to committee

PoliticsHouse Republicans rally to defeat impeachment resolution against Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth avoided impeachment after House Republicans rejected a resolution introduced by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 13:26

House Republicans rally to defeat impeachment resolution against Hegseth

PoliticsHouse Republicans block effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

House Republicans stopped an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-11 09:55

House Republicans block effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

PoliticsHouse Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

House Republicans thwarted an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth. International affairs editor Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi has more.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 09:55

House Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

PoliticsUS House blocks bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The US House of Representatives rejected an impeachment resolution on Tuesday, stopping an effort to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his conduct in office and his handling of the war in Iran.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 08:32

US House blocks bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth