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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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denounced the effort to impeach him, calling it “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”
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The Associated Press
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed back against efforts to impeach him over America’s military campaign against Iran, calling the move a “farce” and “sabotage” at a Pentagon news conference. Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.
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BBC News
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.
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Bloomberg Television
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he would fight to keep his job. At a Pentagon press conference, he called the impeachment effort a political spectacle and personally attacked the Republican lawmaker leading the push to remove him.
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CGTN
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo offers his take on Hegseth’s Pentagon briefing; Hegseth calls the House impeachment push a “spectacle,” and the Paris G7 summit is also discussed.
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Fox News
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense chief, calls the impeachment case against him a “farce” that undermines U.S. troops. His critics accuse him of abusing power and violating the Constitution over the Iran war and other military operations, raising questions about partisan retaliation and presidential war powers.
DDW News
Speaking at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Congress’s effort to impeach him as a politicized attack on US troops and lawful military operations ordered by President Donald Trump. The House is scheduled to begin procedural votes on the resolution Tuesday evening.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denounced the impeachment effort against him as a “political spectacle” and a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment. He spoke at a Pentagon news conference, a day after Rep. Thomas Massie launched the effort over Hegseth’s handling of the unpopular war against Iran and other actions.
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Rachel Scott reports on the push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his fiery response to the Republican congressman leading the effort.
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ABC News
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, November 10, that efforts to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war were a farce and sabotage, playing into the hands of adversaries.
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The Pentagon has backed a war memorial guard who told Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his companions to maintain “silence and respect” during a Veterans Day visit.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 16:52
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a Joint Service Commendation Medal to the soldier who reprimanded him and members of his staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 16:38
A guard silenced Pete Hegseth, his wife and aides at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Wednesday. The group was at Arlington National Cemetery for a Veterans Day ceremony and was reprimanded for laughing and taking pictures in front of the solemn memorial.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 15:51
During a Veterans Day visit to the Tomb of the Unknowns, someone in Hegseth’s group laughed after a group photo, prompting an admonishment.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 12:33
A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington tells US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his group to stay quiet and show respect after they take photos and are heard laughing.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 07:15
A soldier on guard at Arlington’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier tells US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his group to remain silent and show respect after they take photos and are heard laughing.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 07:15
Fox host Greg Gutfeld and fellow panelists address the unsuccessful push to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 03:24
Hegseth’s group was admonished while visiting the Tomb of the Unknowns on Veterans Day. The incident appeared on the live network pool feed at the site, where President Donald Trump had earlier taken part in a wreath-laying ceremony.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 03:16
Just a week after Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory, the party handed Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth an unexpected political win. Republicans passed a move to derail impeachment proceedings against Hegseth by 211–204, despite Democrats having enough potential votes to defeat it; 11 House Democrats did not vote. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie launched the effort, accusing Hegseth of abusing his power.
DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 02:00
In Arlington, President Trump promoted his plans to build a massive arch nearby.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 01:48
