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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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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After winning re-election, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, said he hopes a new Democratic Congress will demand “real accountability” from President Trump and his administration. He also likened Hegseth’s behavior to that of an “eight-year-old playing with toy soldiers.”
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-08 14:58
Hakeem Jeffries, expected to become the next House speaker, said in an interview on “This Week” that he strongly supports impeaching Hegseth. The interview followed Democrats’ historic victories in Tuesday’s election.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-08 14:23
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who faces possible impeachment by Congress, urged troops in a social media video to “ignore the noise.” He said the Trump administration was more determined than ever to finish what it had started.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-08 05:01
CNN’s Anderson Cooper reviews the week’s major stories, including Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens struggling to explain a sudden endorsement switch, Hegseth posting a bewildering rant as impeachment efforts ramp up, and young male voters helping fuel historic Democratic gains.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-07 14:00
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is drawing increased criticism over the unpopular Iran war he championed. A former senior Trump administration foreign policy official called for him to leave office after Republicans lost Tuesday’s midterm election.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-07 09:30
Rep. Gwen Moore says affordability is foremost for Americans and health care is an obvious area for Democrats to address. She says impeachment should not lead the party’s agenda, but she will not push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and would find it hard to vote against Rep. Thomas Massie’s privileged resolution.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 23:28
Pete Hegseth says he is delivering a stronger military and making America safer.
TThe White HouseOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-06 21:42
Republican Rep. Don Bacon discusses the party’s next steps after Democrats’ sweeping midterm victories. Republicans now face questions about the Iran war and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s future.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 20:36
Republican Rep. Don Bacon criticizes Trump’s choice of Stephen Miller as chief of staff and discusses calls to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 19:51
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces criticism after Republicans suffered heavy losses in the midterm elections. Vice President JD Vance has blamed the defeat on the economic fallout from the Iran war, and political commentator John Kavulich weighs in.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 17:16
