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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PoliticsRepublican senator calls on Trump to fire Defence Secretary Hegseth

US Senator Thom Tillis urges President Donald Trump to dismiss Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of “inept management” and creating a leadership void while the war with Iran strains the military. Tillis says Hegseth is prioritising culture-war issues over modernising the armed forces and retaining experienced leaders.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-02 21:37

Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Defence Secretary Hegseth

PoliticsThe long-term implications of Pete Hegseth’s US military purges

US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has resigned after reportedly trying to warn President Donald Trump that changes in military leadership were affecting war readiness. His departure is the latest in a series of firings and forced resignations under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Experts say the scale of the turnover may be hollowing out senior ranks and weakening merit-based promotion.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 20:48

The long-term implications of Pete Hegseth’s US military purges

Politics'People are so frightened': Military experts unpack Hegseth's purges

After Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation, sources told CNN they believe Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is harming the Army’s effort to modernize and adapt to the 21st-century battlefield. They say his focus on culture wars, his preferred image of the “American warfighter” and removal of leaders who disagree with him are damaging that work.

US militaryPete HegsethArmy modernization

CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 18:35

'People are so frightened': Military experts unpack Hegseth's purges

PoliticsU.S. Army secretary resigns amid reported tensions with Hegseth

Dan Driscoll is resigning as U.S. Army secretary amid reported tensions with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. His departure is the latest high-profile exit under Hegseth and highlights an internal power struggle at the Pentagon.

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GGlobal NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 02:45

U.S. Army secretary resigns amid reported tensions with Hegseth

PoliticsSources: Army secretary frequently warned White House about Hegseth

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned early last week during one of the Army’s busiest periods since the height of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Sources say he had repeatedly warned the White House about Hegseth.

US politicsUS Armyresignation

AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 00:13

Sources: Army secretary frequently warned White House about Hegseth

PoliticsArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns as Hegseth clashes hit breaking point

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned Monday after months of disputes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with the clashes reaching a breaking point.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 13:08

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns as Hegseth clashes hit breaking point

PoliticsArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid feud with Hegseth

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. One source said the move was unsurprising given tensions between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. An Army official said Driscoll discussed the Army’s current state with Trump before resigning.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 00:30

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid feud with Hegseth