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
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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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching an Office of Religious Affairs at the Pentagon that will report directly to him.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 06:53
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Project Meridian will identify the technologies and capabilities the US military will need for future battlefields, including autonomous warfare. Elon Musk has been put in charge of the review.
DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 00:00
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth quoted Bible verses and announced reforms to the military chaplaincy during a speech to troops at a base in Quantico, Virginia. The changes are intended to raise chaplains’ profile within the Pentagon bureaucracy, as Hegseth continues promoting Christian religious messaging and establishes a religious affairs office.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 17:31
In a speech billed as the State of the Force, Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated his plan to reduce the number of senior military officers by 20%.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 12:30
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that the United States has reduced its number of generals and admirals by 20%, calling the move an accountability effort. He said the cuts targeted officers who did not support his push to focus the military on war-fighting rather than the “woke” policies of previous administrations.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-01 09:42
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that the United States has reduced the number of generals and admirals by 20%, presenting the move as an accountability measure. He suggested the cuts affected officers who did not support his push for a war-focused military rather than the “woke” policies of previous administrations, calling the reductions an “accomplishment.”
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 09:42
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Wednesday that the US military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals. In his “State of the Force” address, he also made several announcements about a new drone command.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 05:45
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced changes aimed at shaking up the military, including a 20 percent cut in the Pentagon’s generals and admirals. He also unveiled a new command for autonomous and robotic warfare and said SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will lead a government project examining the future of warfare.
AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 03:30
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced new military commands and projects in a sweeping speech to junior officers and enlisted troops. One unit focused on researching the future of warfare will be led by Elon Musk, Anduril Industries founder Palmer Luckey and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 03:30
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he plans to cut the number of generals and admirals by 20% by January 1, 2027. In a major overhaul of military leadership, he repeated his “warriors, not woke” mantra and warned that officers who reject his vision could be pushed out. DW discusses the implications with Carrie A. Lee and Brent Sadler.
DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 03:20
