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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he will fire 20 percent of the military’s generals and admirals as part of his “anti-woke” overhaul. He also announced a new technology-focused warfare division to be co-led by Elon Musk.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 02:34
Hegseth has ordered a 20% reduction in the US military’s top ranks, covering generals and admirals.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-01 02:30
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US military had cut its generals and admirals by 20%, describing the move as accountability rather than a purge. He also announced plans for a drone-focused warfare command and a task force led by Elon Musk, Newt Gingrich and Palmer Luckey to examine future weapons and warfare.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-01 01:45
War Secretary Pete Hegseth used a September 30 “State of the Force” speech at the Marine Corps base in Quantico to make six announcements, including a new four-star Autonomous Warfare Command intended to accelerate U.S. military work on autonomous systems and robotic combat capabilities. The Pentagon will also launch Project Meridian to study future warfare, jointly led by SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich.
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VOA ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 23:54
Josh Paul, co-founder of A New Policy and a former director of congressional and public affairs at the State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, analyses the latest development in the US-Iran War. Hegseth says US forces have crippled Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 23:00
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a new autonomous warfare command at the Pentagon during a speech to troops at a Virginia military base. He also repeated several of his previous criticisms of military culture.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 22:44
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in his “State of the Force” address that the U.S. military will cut 20% of its general and admiral positions—about 170 slots—by January 1. He described the personnel shift with phrases including “ideological clowns” and “patriotic cowboys.”
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 20:56
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that the United States had reduced its number of generals and admirals by 20 percent. He described the move as intended to promote “accountability.”
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-30 20:16
Pete Hegseth said Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich will help the Pentagon with a warfare initiative.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 20:03
In Quantico, Virginia, Pete Hegseth is appearing at a Marine Corps base for the State of the Force address.
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