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.
The USS Abraham Lincoln crew is being relieved after 260 days at sea amid reports of dire conditions aboard. Andrew and Tristan Tate are contesting extradition to the UK on rape charges while alleging harsh conditions in their Miami federal jail. South Korea observes its final summer dog-meat season before a national ban, while the Trump-appointed Kennedy Center board votes to add the president’s name to the building.
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A California lawmaker expressed alarm about poor living conditions and suicide attempts aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since November 2025. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the reports as “completely misrepresented.”
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that reports describing poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Middle East were “completely misrepresented.”
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The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is due back at its San Diego homeport on Thursday, ending a 10-month deployment during which it played a key role in the war with Iran.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 23:32
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to sailors aboard the USS Lincoln on Wednesday, ahead of their return to the United States after 320 days at sea.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 19:35
The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to its San Diego homeport Wednesday after more than 300 days at sea. The carrier spent months in combat and blockade operations against Iran in the Middle East. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to speak after the ship’s historic voyage.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 15:55
The USS Abraham Lincoln crew is being relieved after 260 days at sea amid reports of dire conditions aboard. Andrew and Tristan Tate are contesting extradition to the UK on rape charges while alleging harsh conditions in their Miami federal jail. South Korea observes its final summer dog-meat season before a national ban, while the Trump-appointed Kennedy Center board votes to add the president’s name to the building.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-14 10:02
A California lawmaker expressed alarm about poor living conditions and suicide attempts aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since November 2025. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the reports as “completely misrepresented.”
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Three US officials told CNN that a sailor went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln earlier this month during its extended deployment for the Iran war. The sailor was rescued within an hour and medically evaluated. One official said the sailor wore a life vest, was uninjured and that the Navy viewed the incident as a mental health episode, amid reports of worsening crew mental health.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-13 23:36
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that reports describing poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Middle East were “completely misrepresented.”
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-13 16:10
