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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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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PoliticsDemocrats set to target Hegseth and Musk after midterm rout

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries indicated that he and fellow Democrats would support impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his role in Donald Trump’s unpopular Iran war, launched in February. Senior lawmakers said Sunday that Elon Musk is also likely to face a congressional probe after Democrats take control of Congress in January.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-09 10:19

Democrats set to target Hegseth and Musk after midterm rout

PoliticsDemocrats set to target Hegseth and Musk after midterm rout

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said he and fellow Democrats would support impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his role in the unpopular Iran war launched by Donald Trump in February. Senior lawmakers said Elon Musk may also face a congressional probe after Democrats take control of Congress in January following their sweeping midterm victory.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 10:19

Democrats set to target Hegseth and Musk after midterm rout

PoliticsCongress returns for crowded lame-duck session as Hegseth impeachment looms

Congress faces a packed few weeks, with legislation needed to avert a looming government shutdown and action due on a farm bill, FISA reform and the National Defense Authorization Act. The session also unfolds under the prospect of Hegseth’s impeachment.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 10:11

Congress returns for crowded lame-duck session as Hegseth impeachment looms

PoliticsTop US Democrat backs impeachment of Pete Hegseth

Hakeem Jeffries said he was firmly in favor of efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. A vote could be called this week, and Jeffries is poised to become speaker of the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 08:26

Top US Democrat backs impeachment of Pete Hegseth

PoliticsTop House Democrat says he is ‘a hard yes’ on impeaching Hegseth

Hakeem Jeffries, widely expected to become the next US House speaker, said he firmly supports impeaching Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Jeffries accused Hegseth of abusing his power, undermining national security and engineering a reckless, costly war of choice in Iran.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 05:27

Top House Democrat says he is ‘a hard yes’ on impeaching Hegseth

PoliticsDemocrat grilled over calls to impeach Hegseth and Trump

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., joins “The Sunday Briefing” to discuss incoming House members, the Democratic Party’s future priorities and calls to impeach Hegseth and Trump.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 04:00

Democrat grilled over calls to impeach Hegseth and Trump

PoliticsJeffries backs Hegseth impeachment as Democrats vow probes of Trump allies

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed an impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of abusing power and undermining national security. Democrats plan to use their incoming congressional majorities to investigate the Trump administration and its officials, including Stephen Miller and Elon Musk.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 00:07

Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment as Democrats vow probes of Trump allies

PoliticsJeffries says he strongly supports impeaching Defense Secretary Hegseth

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a New York Democrat, said he firmly supports efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-08 19:17

Jeffries says he strongly supports impeaching Defense Secretary Hegseth

PoliticsJeffries backs Hegseth impeachment: ‘He has got to go’

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says he is a “hard yes” on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of abusing power and engineering the Iran war. Republican Thomas Massie plans to reintroduce an impeachment resolution, and Democrats will discuss their support when lawmakers return.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-08 19:11

Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment: ‘He has got to go’

PoliticsYou don’t understand how unpopular Hegseth really is

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten examines the headwinds facing Pete Hegseth as some House Republicans push toward an impeachment vote. The discussion compares Hegseth’s popularity with Donald Rumsfeld’s and considers how the Iran war and inflation are affecting political support.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-08 15:50

You don’t understand how unpopular Hegseth really is