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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Portrait: U.S. Department of Defense · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Hegseth Says Massie Bid Hurts Troops
Bloomberg Television’s Balance of Power discusses the latest developments on Capitol Hill, including Hegseth’s view that Massie’s bid hurts troops and leadership questions facing both parties after the midterms.
BBloomberg Television 2026-11-10 22:11
‘It’s a farce’: Hegseth defends himself against impeachment effort
After a Republican congressman launched an effort to impeach him, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defended his record. BBC correspondent Gary O’Donoghue breaks down his response.
BBBC News 2026-11-10 15:40
Hegseth calls Iran war impeachment push ‘sabotage’
Hegseth said the effort to impeach him over the Iran war was “not patriotism” but “sabotage.”
TTRT World 2026-11-10 14:24
Hegseth tells troops to ‘ignore the noise’ amid possible impeachment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who faces possible impeachment by Congress, urged troops in a social media video to “ignore the noise.” He said the Trump administration was more determined than ever to finish what it had started.
CCNN 2026-11-08 05:01
Hegseth calls impeachment threat ‘politics of personal destruction’
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged an impeachment threat in a social media video released Thursday. He said it would amount to “the politics of personal destruction” and insisted it would not work against him.
TThe Associated Press 2026-11-06 11:00
Hegseth proposes US-ASEAN defense cooperation framework
VOA’s daily news roundup says War Secretary Hegseth proposed a US-ASEAN defense cooperation framework. It also reports that the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire had held for 30 hours without violations, Israel’s election count remained close, and the US Air Force’s ARRW hypersonic missile entered mass production.
VVOA Chinese 2026-10-28 21:44
Hegseth says US will continue cooperation with Southeast Asian countries
At annual defense talks in the Philippines, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged continued cooperation with Southeast Asian nations and said the United States would defend its own interests and those of its allies in the Pacific.
TThe Associated Press 2026-10-28 11:18
Hegseth threatens Iran with ‘devastation’ unless it reaches nuclear deal
Hegseth accused Tehran of building a large conventional missile arsenal to deter military action while pursuing what he called “nuclear ambitions.”
TTRT World 2026-10-17 18:14
‘No brainer’: Hegseth defends decision to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s execution
The Pentagon says the Army will livestream the upcoming firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who backed the decision, called the broadcast a “no-brainer” in an interview.
GGlobal News 2026-10-09 20:30
Hegseth vows to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military will livestream an execution for the first time, making it viewable worldwide. The person due to die by firing squad was the shooter in the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood.
NNBC News 2026-10-09 11:29

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PoliticsHegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?

The US military is under pressure on two fronts: President Donald Trump is trying to prise the Strait of Hormuz from Iran while Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pursues a Pentagon shake-up at home. The changes have prompted bitter disputes and senior departures, including Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, raising concerns about military readiness, leadership stability and America’s alliances.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 23:11

Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?

Politics‘Incompetent’: Democrat rips Hegseth and calls for impeachment

Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., attacks Pete Hegseth as “incompetent” and calls for his impeachment. He also discusses the influence of Democratic socialists within the Democratic Party, criticizes streamer Hasan Piker’s rhetoric and describes his party’s messaging ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-07 21:30

‘Incompetent’: Democrat rips Hegseth and calls for impeachment

PoliticsEXCLUSIVE: White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say

The White House has reviewed potential candidates to replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, according to three people familiar with the discussions. The review signals that further leadership changes may be coming at a Pentagon already experiencing unusually high staff turnover.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 02:30

EXCLUSIVE: White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say

PoliticsTrump brushes off Hegseth 2028 speculation: ‘Very early to talk about that’

President Donald Trump dismissed reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may be considering a 2028 presidential bid, saying it is too early to discuss and that Hegseth is focused on running the military. Hegseth has called the reports “100% false.”

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 23:25

Trump brushes off Hegseth 2028 speculation: ‘Very early to talk about that’

PoliticsArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid tensions with Hegseth: Sources

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump as tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth grow, sources told ABC News.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 22:33

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid tensions with Hegseth: Sources

PoliticsArmy Secretary Driscoll to Leave Post After Clashes With Hegseth

Dan Driscoll, the US Army secretary who has clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, will leave his post, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the military conflict with Iran continues.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-31 22:30

Army Secretary Driscoll to Leave Post After Clashes With Hegseth

PoliticsPentagon chief Hegseth considers 2028 presidential bid, NBC reports

NBC News, citing sources, reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has discussed a 2028 presidential run with people close to him and that he and his wife Jennifer have weighed the idea for months. Pentagon public affairs assistant Sean Parnell denied it, saying Hegseth is not running and is focused on leading the War Department.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 23:35

Pentagon chief Hegseth considers 2028 presidential bid, NBC reports

PoliticsHegseth considering presidential run, sources tell NBC News

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering a 2028 presidential campaign, according to sources. Two people familiar with the situation said Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer, have discussed the possibility for months and believe he shares some qualities that have helped make Donald Trump popular with the MAGA movement.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 22:44

Hegseth considering presidential run, sources tell NBC News

PoliticsHegseth is considering a 2028 presidential run, sources say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is weighing a 2028 presidential bid, according to sources who spoke to NBC News. Two people familiar with the matter said Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer, have discussed the possibility for months, believing he shares some qualities that have made Donald Trump popular with the MAGA movement.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 22:34

Hegseth is considering a 2028 presidential run, sources say

PoliticsEXCLUSIVE: Pentagon NATO review to prepare troop options for Hegseth by Nov. 6

A Pentagon review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe will develop at least four options for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by Nov. 6, according to a document seen by Reuters. That date is well ahead of the review’s December completion deadline.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-27 05:10

EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon NATO review to prepare troop options for Hegseth by Nov. 6