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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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.
Hegseth accused Tehran of building a large conventional missile arsenal to deter military action while pursuing what he called “nuclear ambitions.”
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 18:14
At an Army event this week, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the stage looked like a TV set and that this put him at ease. The former Fox News host was interrupted by the first of a series of anti-war protesters shouting at him.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-16 10:10
President Donald Trump overruled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and stopped his plan to livestream the firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 23:26
A study published Thursday in JAMA says mandatory screening could produce low-testosterone results for as many as one in four active-duty Army members, though the true prevalence is likely far lower. It adds to concerns about unnecessary evaluations, inaccurate results and diagnoses, and potentially harmful overtreatment, including infertility. Medical groups oppose blanket screening, but the Pentagon is proceeding.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 21:09
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth holds an honor cordon for UK counterpart Wes Streeting and meets with him in Washington, D.C.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 17:23
President Donald Trump rejected a plan to livestream the execution of a former Army major who killed 13 people in 2009, overturning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s proposal after strong bipartisan opposition.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 16:45
Protesters disrupted a panel on drones featuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and senior military officials at the US Army’s annual conference in Washington on Wednesday. They denounced the war in Iran and voiced concerns about Gaza.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 19:25
Anti-war protesters repeatedly heckled Pete Hegseth as he spoke at the Association of the US Army’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Exposition. Security personnel removed one protester.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 16:00
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is hosting a panel on the future of autonomous warfare with acting Army Secretary Adam Telle, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink and Assistant Secretary of War Derrick Anderson.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 14:06
War Secretary Pete Hegseth joins senior Army, Navy and Air Force leaders at the Association of the United States Army in Washington, D.C., to discuss autonomous warfare, artificial intelligence and the future of US military dominance.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 12:28
