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
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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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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 18:05
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has begun his “Send Me Tour” in Texas, invoking the biblical call, “Whom shall I send?” and “Here am I. Send me.” The military outreach comes as public frustration with the Iran war grows and Hegseth’s net favourability drops to a record low of -24 points.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 20:13
CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines the numbers behind Secretary Hegseth’s declining net approval, voter views of President Trump’s handling of Russia’s war in Ukraine, Trump’s record-low inflation approval, concern over gas prices and his falling favorability among Latino voters.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 12:00
