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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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.
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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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Reports that mention this person, by story.
Republican Thomas Massie moved on Monday, November 9, to force a vote on impeaching Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. He urged fellow Republicans to remove one of the Trump administration’s leading figures after sweeping election losses, partly blamed on backlash over the Iran war.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 10:42
James Longman reports that Trump urged Congress to praise Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rather than impeach him. On Congress’s first day back after the midterms, Republicans pursued impeachment. The program also previews a growing scandal involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and someone alleged to be a spy, a warning about hackers targeting food supplies, and a cruise-ship murder arrest.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 10:34
Stephen Collinson writes that, deep into Donald Trump’s Monday news conference, it became clear why the president is so firmly backing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid an impeachment storm.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 10:00
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie is seeking to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of conducting military action against Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorisation. Trump has vowed to back Hegseth.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 09:48
Republican Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. They include alleged violations of the 1973 War Powers Resolution and misconduct involving civilian casualties and operations in Yemen and Venezuela.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 08:09
Republican Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie introduced eight impeachment articles against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. They cite alleged breaches of the 1973 War Powers Resolution and misconduct related to civilian casualties and operations in Yemen and Venezuela.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 05:28
Newly elected Democrats say making Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accountable will be a priority in the next Congress. The incoming lawmakers toured the Capitol for the first time, though they will not officially take office until January 3, 2027.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 03:16
Representative Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, starting a two-day countdown to an expected House vote. The charges include waging war against Iran without congressional approval and other abuses of power.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 02:37
Rep. Thomas Massie moved to compel a vote on impeaching U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, urging fellow Republicans to oust a prominent Trump administration figure after major election losses partly attributed to fallout from the Iran war.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 02:24
Trump told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins he would stand by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if he is impeached, calling Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, who introduced impeachment articles earlier Monday, “a stone-cold loser.” CNN also projects Democrat and retired Rear Adm. Eileen Laubacher will flip Colorado’s 4th District, ending Rep. Lauren Boebert’s tenure in Congress.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 01:57
