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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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.
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.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 11:00
Stephen Collinson writes that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may have strengthened his critics’ argument for impeachment while trying to head it off.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 08:30
In a video message, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to fight congressional efforts to impeach him and described the Iran war as “courageous and historic.” Voters punished Republicans over the war in this week’s midterm elections.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 05:06
Hegseth says impeachment threats “won’t work” on him. The program also covers finger-pointing within MAGA after historic losses, debate on the Left over replacing its leaders, and whether socialist victories across the country signal a shift in modern capitalism.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 04:34
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is responding defiantly to the prospect of impeachment. Several lawmakers, including some Republicans, have criticized his handling of the Iran war.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 04:10
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth vowed in a Thursday video message to fight congressional efforts to impeach him. He defended the Iran war as “courageous and historic,” after voters punished Republicans over the conflict in this week’s midterm elections.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 03:19
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a defiant video on X Thursday as reports emerged that Congress may impeach him. He compared his situation with President Donald Trump’s impeachment. CNN examined Hegseth’s contentious tenure at the Defense Department, including clashes with military leaders and disputes over press access, with Democratic Rep. Jason Crow weighing in.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 02:45
The Trump administration has played down reports that Hegseth and Rubio could be leaving their jobs, following heavy Republican losses in the election.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 02:08
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released a new video as a potential impeachment battle looms.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 00:30
US lawmakers are seeking to impeach embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as soon as next week. The effort has gained momentum after the Iran war he championed partly contributed to Republicans losing control of Congress in the midterms.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-06 00:15
