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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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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From the Marine Corps site at Quantico, Virginia, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is speaking live to junior officers and leaders from the enlisted ranks about the military’s current condition.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 18:04
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to cut military positions reserved for generals and admirals by 20 percent by January 1, 2027, affecting about 800 one- to four-star posts. He says the move is needed to reduce bureaucracy and change military culture, while analysts warn it could sideline experienced commanders, discourage dissent and favor officers loyal to Donald Trump.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 14:35
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to announce that the Pentagon will eliminate 20% of positions reserved for generals and admirals, twice the reduction he ordered last year. Two U.S. officials say he will outline the move during a “State of the Force” address at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 09:45
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to reduce by 20 percent the positions reserved for generals and admirals across the Army, Navy and Air Force, a Pentagon official told Al Jazeera. He is expected to announce the move at a “State of the Force” address in Virginia, with completion set for January 1, 2027. Senator Jack Reed warned the cuts should alarm Americans and called for congressional consultation.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 05:05
Officials say Hegseth is targeting the military’s senior leadership for deeper cuts. It remains unclear how the reductions would be carried out or whether such a dramatic move during the Iran war would disrupt day-to-day military operations.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:27
The Defense Department has decided to stop appointing civilians to tenured faculty positions at U.S. military academies, Defense Secretary Hegseth says.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:14
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to reduce by 20% the number of senior Pentagon positions reserved for generals and admirals, a Pentagon official said.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:00
The Pentagon said Pete Hegseth’s signed directive assigns the military responsibility for protecting the US midterm elections against interference from abroad.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 06:00
An asset disclosure by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth puts his cash, investments and Bitcoin at no less than $3.1 million. He also faces a congressional push for impeachment over the way he has handled the Iran war.
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CNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-24 18:05
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has begun his “Send Me Tour” in Texas, invoking the biblical call, “Whom shall I send?” and “Here am I. Send me.” The military outreach comes as public frustration with the Iran war grows and Hegseth’s net favourability drops to a record low of -24 points.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 20:13
