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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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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Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the House floor Monday. A vote must take place by Wednesday. Massie accused Hegseth of abusing his office through his actions in the Iran war and knowingly carrying out unlawful orders to wage war against a foreign nation.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 20:13
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
GGuardian NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 19:46
Rep. Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth. The House is likely to vote on the measure this week.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 19:36
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie moved on Monday to force a House vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, pressuring fellow Republicans to decide whether to remove one of the Trump administration’s most prominent figures after a crushing midterm election defeat.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-09 19:32
Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of waging war illegally without congressional authorization and abusing his powers. A House vote could come as soon as this week.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 19:31
West Virginia Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito discusses Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie’s unveiling of impeachment articles against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, among other topics.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 19:30
Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, reintroduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, citing the U.S. war with Iran.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 19:29
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brushed aside the prospect of impeachment proceedings against him and said he was prepared to defend his record.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 19:29
Rep. Thomas Massie put forward articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the House floor Monday.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 19:28
Republican Representative Thomas Massie is seeking to force the House of Representatives to vote on articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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