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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did two push-ups as a forfeit after making factual errors while addressing sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as it returned from a long, controversial deployment in the Iran war. He also entertained the crew with an impression of Trump.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-08 11:53
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is due back at its San Diego homeport on Thursday, ending a 10-month deployment during which it played a key role in the war with Iran.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 23:32
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina says voting to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary is among his biggest regrets. Tillis says Hegseth is performing poorly as an executive.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 23:13
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina discusses the party’s prospects in the 2026 midterm elections. He says Republican candidates should not fear breaking with President Donald Trump on some issues and says he regrets supporting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 21:46
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and presented its crew with a high-level award before the ship returns home.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 20:32
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to sailors aboard the USS Lincoln on Wednesday, ahead of their return to the United States after 320 days at sea.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 19:35
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks in San Diego to welcome the USS Abraham Lincoln as it returns to the United States after deployment in the Middle East.
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 18:29
The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to its San Diego homeport Wednesday after more than 300 days at sea. The carrier spent months in combat and blockade operations against Iran in the Middle East. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to speak after the ship’s historic voyage.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-07 15:55
Hosts of “The Big Weekend Show” discuss Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s announcement of initiatives to advance U.S. military bases, technology and warfare, and what they could mean for the future of American defense.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 06:30
Pete Hegseth has created a Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs that reports directly to him. He has brought his evangelical Christianity into his leadership, hosting worship services for employees and frequently describing the United States as a Christian nation.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 08:51