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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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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Reports say Hegseth oversold the prospect of the US ending the war quickly, a claim that became extremely unpopular among Americans. He now faces a Republican revolt after the crushing midterm defeat.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 03:41
After Tuesday’s election wipeout, Republican lawmakers and allies are moving to blame Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. They argue privately that he was central to persuading Trump to attack Iran without an exit strategy or a plan for the political fallout. The House could vote as early as next week on impeaching the Pentagon’s top leader.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 01:12
Pete Hegseth is increasingly seen as a possible fall guy for Republican midterm losses, even as Donald Trump publicly defends him. Trump and voters have cited the Iran war as a key factor in the defeat. JD Vance questioned whether the war was worth it, while Thomas Massie filed eight impeachment accusations and plans to seek a House vote.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 00:41
Trump may have set the conflict in motion, damaging the GOP's standing with voters. In the wake of the party's historic midterm setback, pressure is building for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to shoulder responsibility.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:41
Trump rejected the prospect of replacing Hegseth as Republicans contend with the political fallout from the eight-month war with Iran.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 23:16
President Donald Trump said he does not plan to dismiss War Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying he believes Hegseth is doing a very good job. CBS News had earlier reported, citing sources, that Trump discussed Hegseth’s possible dismissal with aides.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 20:50
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is expected to face sustained pressure from lawmakers in both parties after next week’s midterm elections, as they seek to hold him responsible for the Iran war and other issues.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 19:30
Chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports that War Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia after allegations that he leaked classified military information.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-30 13:00
Retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges said the reported firing of Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia may point to a troubling pattern at the Pentagon. He also criticized the limited public opposition from retired senior commanders to policies they consider harmful, saying he was disappointed and surprised by former four-star generals’ reluctance to speak out.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-29 18:09
Retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges says the reported firing of Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia may reflect a troubling pattern at the Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The unexplained dismissals of senior military officers raise fundamental questions about institutional trust and civilian authority’s relationship with military leadership.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 18:09
