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Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth

United States Secretary of Defense

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United States Secretary of Defense (2025–)

Born1980-06-06 · Minneapolis
PartyRepublican
Offices
  • United States Secretary of Defense2025-01-25–presentPreceded by: Lloyd Austin
EducationPrinceton University (BA)
Harvard University (MPP)
Military serviceUnited 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
AwardsBronze 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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PoliticsGOP senator blasts Hegseth’s rant as impeachment talk grows

Public affairs staff and advisers to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted images of him on social media Thursday alongside the slogan “Stand. Fight. Defend the Republic.” The campaign appears to be an “aggressive defense” ahead of an expected impeachment fight. The House could vote on impeaching Hegseth as soon as next week. The report also covers Trump’s reaction and Sen. Thom Tillis’ criticism of Hegseth’s campaign style.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 16:30

GOP senator blasts Hegseth’s rant as impeachment talk grows
GOP senator blasts Hegseth’s rant as impeachment talk grows

PoliticsHegseth 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.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 11:00

Hegseth calls impeachment threat ‘politics of personal destruction’
Hegseth calls impeachment threat ‘politics of personal destruction’

PoliticsDefiant Hegseth Says Impeachment Threats “Won’t Work” on Him

Hegseth says impeachment threats “won’t work” on him. The program also covers finger-pointing within MAGA after historic losses, debate on the Left over replacing its leaders, and whether socialist victories across the country signal a shift in modern capitalism.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 04:34

Defiant Hegseth Says Impeachment Threats “Won’t Work” on Him
Defiant Hegseth Says Impeachment Threats “Won’t Work” on Him

PoliticsHegseth defiant amid impeachment threat

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released a new video as a potential impeachment battle loomed.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 23:53

Hegseth defiant amid impeachment threat
Hegseth defiant amid impeachment threat

PoliticsTrump says he intends to keep Hegseth in his job

Donald Trump said he plans to keep Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in office, as Rep. Massie prepares to introduce an impeachment resolution against him.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 16:15

Trump says he intends to keep Hegseth in his job
Trump says he intends to keep Hegseth in his job

PoliticsTrump says he intends to keep Hegseth as defense secretary

Donald Trump said he firmly intends to keep Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief despite hearing complaints about him. Republican Representative Thomas Massie had said House Republicans would seek a vote on a resolution to impeach Hegseth when Congress resumes next week.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 15:27

Trump says he intends to keep Hegseth as defense secretary

PoliticsTrump says he has no intention of firing Hegseth

President Donald Trump said he does not plan to dismiss War Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying he believes Hegseth is doing a very good job. CBS News had earlier reported, citing sources, that Trump discussed Hegseth’s possible dismissal with aides.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 20:50

Trump says he has no intention of firing Hegseth

PoliticsHegseth fires general accused of leaking classified Iran war information

Chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports that War Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia after allegations that he leaked classified military information.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 13:00

Hegseth fires general accused of leaking classified Iran war information
Hegseth fires general accused of leaking classified Iran war information
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