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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Hegseth warns prediction-market bets could distort military judgment and endanger troops
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned military personnel in a memo not to use nonpublic information to bet on prediction markets, saying the wagers could provide enemy countries with important clues. The memo’s subject line said: “Do Not Compromise Military Operations for Personal Financial Gain.”
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AArs Technica 2026-10-23 20:28

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PoliticsHegseth warns prediction-market bets could distort military judgment and endanger troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned military personnel in a memo not to use nonpublic information to bet on prediction markets, saying the wagers could provide enemy countries with important clues. The memo’s subject line said: “Do Not Compromise Military Operations for Personal Financial Gain.”

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:28

Hegseth warns prediction-market bets could distort military judgment and endanger troops

PoliticsPete Hegseth discloses at least $3.1 million in cash, investments and Bitcoin

An asset disclosure by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth puts his cash, investments and Bitcoin at no less than $3.1 million. He also faces a congressional push for impeachment over the way he has handled the Iran war.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 18:05

Pete Hegseth discloses at least $3.1 million in cash, investments and Bitcoin