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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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.
CNN says Pete Hegseth’s senior adviser on religious matters circulated numerous posts expressing racism, sexism and homophobia, promoted conspiracy theories, and repeatedly disparaged Islam and immigrants.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 20:04
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will join defence officials from India, South Korea and Japan at an expanded ASEAN defence meeting in the Philippines. The talks come as Asia-Pacific countries reassess their positions amid the Iran war and Trump’s criticism of allies, with regional security and US commitment to the region among the concerns.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-27 15:08
Zelenskyy highlighted that Hegseth took a month to sign off on Patriot missiles. Kyiv has repeatedly said its forces need more interceptors as Ukraine faces deadly Russian missile attacks and jet-powered drone strikes.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-26 17:07
Sen. Adam Schiff said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should testify before the Senate about Starlink satellite restrictions that disrupted Ukrainian military operations.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 14:18
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned military personnel in a memo not to use nonpublic information to bet on prediction markets, saying the wagers could provide enemy countries with important clues. The memo’s subject line said: “Do Not Compromise Military Operations for Personal Financial Gain.”
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:28
Three U.S. officials said staff trying to move a historic World War II-era globe to Hegseth’s office damaged it. The globe was notable for green pen or marker markings showing areas in Europe marked by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 01:28
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove says she would “100%” support Thomas Massie’s resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who she says will be “on the hot seat” when lawmakers return to Washington after the midterms. She also expressed confidence in Los Angeles County’s election safeguards after touring its ballot-processing facility, saying registrants marked inactive or canceled in Justice Department records did not receive ballots.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 22:47
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth met Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel. Their meeting took place at an Israeli airbase as talks over the Iran war intensified.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 02:44
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an undisclosed visit to Israel, Axios reported, citing sources. The meeting took place ahead of a closely contested election; it was not immediately clear what they discussed.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 00:08
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit on Monday, Axios reported, citing two people familiar with the matter. The visit has not been officially confirmed, and the Pentagon declined to comment. A day earlier, President Donald Trump endorsed Netanyahu in next week’s Israeli election, while Vice President JD Vance said he would not get involved in the vote.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-19 23:32
