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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PoliticsGuard reprimands Hegseth’s entourage at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

A video shows an Army sentinel loudly ordering visitors to remain silent and respectful as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s group took photos and laughed during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery. A Pentagon spokesperson said the guard acted correctly and said Hegseth and the department honor service members’ sacrifices.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 00:42

Guard reprimands Hegseth’s entourage at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

PoliticsGuard reprimands Hegseth group after Veterans Day event

After the Veterans Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery, a soldier took issue with the laughter of people accompanying Pete Hegseth during their photo session.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 00:35

Guard reprimands Hegseth group after Veterans Day event

PoliticsMassie says war powers resolutions are next after Hegseth impeachment effort is blocked

Rep. Massie said war powers resolutions are the next step after an effort to impeach Hegseth was blocked. House members reacted to a White House warning to Democrats over their planned investigations of the Trump administration.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 00:22

Massie says war powers resolutions are next after Hegseth impeachment effort is blocked

PoliticsHegseth reprimanded by sentinel at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

An Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery reprimanded US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his guests, telling them to maintain “silence and respect.”

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 00:18

Hegseth reprimanded by sentinel at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

PoliticsHegseth entourage reprimanded by soldier after Veterans Day event

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s group was scolded by a soldier for laughing while taking photos after a Veterans Day event at Arlington National Cemetery, NBC News reports.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 23:52

Hegseth entourage reprimanded by soldier after Veterans Day event

PoliticsSentinel appears to rebuke Hegseth delegation at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Laughter was heard as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s delegation climbed the steps at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Wednesday. A US Army sentinel guarding the site appeared to rebuke the group.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 23:35

Sentinel appears to rebuke Hegseth delegation at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

PoliticsHegseth’s group reprimanded after laughing near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

A U.S. Army sentinel reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and senior advisers after some members of the group laughed and talked near the memorial following a Veterans Day ceremony. The sentinel called for visitors to maintain silence and respect.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 23:30

Hegseth’s group reprimanded after laughing near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

PoliticsSoldier rebukes Hegseth's group at Arlington National Cemetery

On Veterans Day, a soldier urged visitors at Arlington National Cemetery to remain “silent and respectful” after hearing laughter from a group that included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 23:23

Soldier rebukes Hegseth's group at Arlington National Cemetery

PoliticsHegseth and staff reprimanded by guard at US military tomb

Hegseth and his staff were at the tomb during a larger ceremony marking Veterans Day, where a guard reprimanded them.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 22:50

Hegseth and staff reprimanded by guard at US military tomb

PoliticsHegseth and team reprimanded by Arlington cemetery guard

After the Veterans Day commemoration on 11 November, US defense secretary Pete Hegseth and members of his team were reprimanded by a sentinel at Arlington national cemetery. Donald Trump attended the event.

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GGuardian NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 21:52

Hegseth and team reprimanded by Arlington cemetery guard