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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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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Reports that mention this person, by story.
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie filed impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran conflict and other military actions. Hegseth called the effort a “farce” and a “stunt,” and described Massie as a “disgruntled” congressman.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 13:44
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at the Republican congressman who introduced articles of impeachment against him and defended his handling of the Iran war.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 13:44
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed efforts to impeach him as a “farce” and said they would fail. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has filed eight articles of impeachment, including allegations that Hegseth broke the law in his handling of the Iran war.
AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 13:42
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth condemned the impeachment effort against him, calling it “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 13:35
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth on the House floor Monday afternoon. Hegseth dismissed the effort as a “political spectacle.”
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 13:33
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that efforts to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war were a farce and would fail. He called the move a “political spectacle” by an outgoing congressional opponent of President Donald Trump.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-10 13:32
A months-long absence from briefings is expected to end with Pete Hegseth addressing reporters. The development comes after Republican Thomas Massie filed impeachment articles.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 12:35
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at a Pentagon news conference after Republican Rep. Thomas Massie moved to force a vote on impeaching him over his handling of the Iran war and other actions.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 12:31
War Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to discuss impeachment efforts and ongoing U.S. military operations in the Middle East at a Pentagon press conference.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 12:10
On Monday, Republican Congressman Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of waging war illegally without congressional authorisation and abusing his powers as Pentagon chief. The move sets up a potentially explosive congressional vote, days after Donald Trump’s party suffered a crushing midterm defeat.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 11:03
