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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Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements,’ not high crimes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denounced the effort to impeach him, calling it “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”
TThe Associated Press 2026-11-10 23:21
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hits back at impeachment efforts
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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.
BBBC News 2026-11-10 22:30
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
Hegseth defends war record amid US House impeachment effort
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.
CCGTN 2026-11-10 21:56
Hegseth blasts House impeachment 'spectacle'
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 News 2026-11-10 18:30
Hegseth defends his record against impeachment push
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 2026-11-10 18:18
Hegseth calls Massie’s impeachment effort an attack on troops
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 Television 2026-11-10 18:11
Pete Hegseth calls impeachment effort against him a 'stunt' and 'sabotage'
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 2026-11-10 17:03
Hegseth says impeachment effort is ‘driven by ego and resentment’
Rachel Scott reports on the push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his fiery response to the Republican congressman leading the effort.
AABC News 2026-11-10 16:59
US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth calls impeachment moves 'a farce'
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 24 2026-11-10 16:43

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PoliticsHegseth impeachment: What is he accused of, and could he be removed?

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has introduced eight impeachment articles accusing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of waging unlawful wars against Iran and Venezuela, carrying out illegal orders and failing to protect civilians. A House vote could come by midweek. Democratic leaders say they will back the resolution, while Hegseth has responded defiantly and has President Donald Trump’s support.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 14:45

Hegseth impeachment: What is he accused of, and could he be removed?

Politics‘It’s a farce’: Pete Hegseth dismisses impeachment effort against him

Pete Hegseth called the effort to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war a “farce” that would fail. A day earlier, Republican representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against him.

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GGuardian NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 14:44

‘It’s a farce’: Pete Hegseth dismisses impeachment effort against him

PoliticsHegseth calls Republican's impeachment resolution a 'farce'

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth denounced a House resolution seeking his impeachment, calling it a “farce” from a “disgruntled congressman” who is leaving office.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 14:42

Hegseth calls Republican's impeachment resolution a 'farce'

PoliticsHegseth calls Iran war impeachment push ‘sabotage’

Hegseth said the effort to impeach him over the Iran war was “not patriotism” but “sabotage.”

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 14:24

Hegseth calls Iran war impeachment push ‘sabotage’

PoliticsHegseth Hits Out at Critics as Massie Pushes Impeachment

President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment over military operations in Iran. Hegseth rejected calls to resign, calling the effort politically motivated.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 14:04

Hegseth Hits Out at Critics as Massie Pushes Impeachment

PoliticsHegseth calls impeachment effort a farce

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the impeachment effort introduced by Representative Thomas Massie a farce. At a Tuesday press conference at the Pentagon, he said the resolution amounted to sabotage.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 14:02

Hegseth calls impeachment effort a farce

PoliticsHegseth vows to defend ‘warriors’ as he faces impeachment

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticised Republican Representative Thomas Massie’s effort to impeach him over the US-Israeli war on Iran, calling it a “farce”. President Donald Trump awarded Hegseth’s statement an “A-plus” on social media.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 14:02

Hegseth vows to defend ‘warriors’ as he faces impeachment

PoliticsFull press conference: Hegseth dismisses impeachment effort as a ‘political spectacle’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against him because of “policy disagreements.”

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 14:02

Full press conference: Hegseth dismisses impeachment effort as a ‘political spectacle’

PoliticsHegseth unloads on impeachment push at press conference

Pete Hegseth faces pointed questions at a press conference about Democratic impeachment efforts, Chuck Schumer’s calls for accountability and the fallout from the Iran war. He also addresses Iran’s military capabilities, Stephen Miller’s White House role and his push for more defense funding.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 14:00

Hegseth unloads on impeachment push at press conference

PoliticsHegseth calls impeachment efforts against him a ‘political spectacle’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth linked himself to President Donald Trump and described efforts to impeach him as a “political spectacle.”

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 13:46

Hegseth calls impeachment efforts against him a ‘political spectacle’