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
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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.
TThe Associated Press
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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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.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 18:30
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 NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 18:18
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.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 18:11
Legal commentators Jonathan Turley and Kerri Urbahn question the case laid out in impeachment articles against War Secretary Pete Hegseth. Jennifer Griffin shares an update, while former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo adds his perspective.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 17:45
Arizona Democratic Representative Greg Stanton said he will vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, describing his tenure as “a disaster.” Stanton said the impeachment fits Democrats’ promise to midterm voters to restore checks and balances in government.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 17:08
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.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 17:03
Rachel Scott reports on the push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his fiery response to the Republican congressman leading the effort.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 16:59
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.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-10 16:43
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday described efforts to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war as a farce and sabotage, saying they benefit adversaries.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 16:43
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called the effort to impeach him “a political spectacle” on Tuesday. Republican Thomas Massie had launched the bid a day earlier over Hegseth’s handling of the unpopular war in Iran and other actions. A former Fox News host and military veteran, Hegseth is now among the Trump administration’s most prominent figures.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-10 16:41
