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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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. 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
Democrats plan to target US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in Congress, while Republicans blame the Iran war he championed for their election losses. Trump has so far stood by Hegseth, saying he is doing “a very good job”; Trump and Vice President JD Vance have both blamed the midterm losses on the war.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-06 16:45
Victorious Democrats plan to target US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in Congress, while Republicans blame the Iran war he championed for their election losses. Trump has stood by Hegseth, saying he is doing “a very good job”, even as Trump and Vice President JD Vance have blamed the midterm losses on the war.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 16:45
Public affairs staff and advisers to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted images of him on social media Thursday alongside the slogan “Stand. Fight. Defend the Republic.” The campaign appears to be an “aggressive defense” ahead of an expected impeachment fight. The House could vote on impeaching Hegseth as soon as next week. The report also covers Trump’s reaction and Sen. Thom Tillis’ criticism of Hegseth’s campaign style.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 16:30
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism as Republicans assign blame after their poor midterm-election showing, with many saying the Iran war contributed to their losses.
CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 14:23
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s future is in question following the November 3 midterm setback. In a video message on November 5, he vowed to fight congressional efforts to impeach him and defended the Iran war as “courageous and historic”.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-06 13:15
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s future is uncertain following the November 3 midterm setback. In a video message on November 5, he vowed to fight congressional efforts to impeach him and defended the Iran war as “courageous and historic.”
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 13:15
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to Representative Thomas Massie’s plan to introduce impeachment articles against him next week, accusing the Kentucky Republican of political theater and calling the articles “sham.” Hatem Bazian, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, shared his analysis.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 11:43
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged an impeachment threat in a social media video released Thursday. He said it would amount to “the politics of personal destruction” and insisted it would not work against him.
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