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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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 that mention this person, by story.
House Republicans on Tuesday halted an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the push was not over.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 22:45
After the Veterans Day commemoration on 11 November, US defense secretary Pete Hegseth and members of his team were reprimanded by a sentinel at Arlington national cemetery. Donald Trump attended the event.
GGuardian NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 21:52
Eleven Democrats missed the critical vote, undercutting the impeachment attempt against Hegseth. Many blamed traffic.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 21:44
After a Veterans Day ceremony, a guard shouted at a group that included Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, telling them to be quiet.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 21:43
A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his group after laughter was heard while they took photos following a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 21:32
An Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his guests on Wednesday, asking them to maintain “atmospheric silence and respect.”
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NBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 21:08
On Wednesday, a US Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and several senior advisers after members of the group talked and laughed near the solemn memorial following a Veterans Day ceremony.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 20:03
The headline says Democrats increased their impeachment threats after a vote concerning Hegseth failed. The video description also says Marine veteran Joey Jones shared a Veterans Day message, reflected on his military service and honored U.S. heroes on the program.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 19:45
Articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth were submitted Tuesday, but Republicans quickly defeated them. His troubles may continue, however, as Democrats are poised to take a majority in the House.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 16:42
Eleven Democrats missed a key procedural vote on impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. House Republicans voted 211-204 to refer the articles to a committee, shelving the effort by seven votes. Democrats criticized those absent; some cited traffic, other commitments or the vote being closed before they arrived.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 16:34
