Pete Hegseth

United States Secretary of Defense

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United States Secretary of Defense (2025–)

Born	1980-06-06 · Minneapolis
Party	Republican
Offices	United States Secretary of Defense2025-01-25–presentPreceded by: Lloyd Austin
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

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Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements,’ not high crimes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denounced the effort to impeach him, calling it “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”
TThe Associated Press 2026-11-10 23:21
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hits back at impeachment efforts
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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.
BBBC News 2026-11-10 22:30
Hegseth Says Massie Bid Hurts Troops
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.
BBloomberg Television 2026-11-10 22:11
Hegseth defends war record amid US House impeachment effort
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.
CCGTN 2026-11-10 21:56
Hegseth blasts House impeachment 'spectacle'
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.
FFox News 2026-11-10 18:30
Hegseth defends his record against impeachment push
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 2026-11-10 18:18
Hegseth calls Massie’s impeachment effort an attack on troops
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.
BBloomberg Television 2026-11-10 18:11
Pete Hegseth calls impeachment effort against him a 'stunt' and 'sabotage'
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 2026-11-10 17:03
Hegseth says impeachment effort is ‘driven by ego and resentment’
Rachel Scott reports on the push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his fiery response to the Republican congressman leading the effort.
AABC News 2026-11-10 16:59
US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth calls impeachment moves 'a farce'
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.
FFrance 24 2026-11-10 16:43

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PoliticsDisarray at Pentagon under Hegseth hindering key missions — media

The New York Times reports that turmoil under U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has distracted senior commanders from key priorities. His tenure has included an unprecedented purge of senior officers, restrictions on academic work and widespread polygraph testing. The war with Iran has further damaged sailors’ morale and depleted interceptor missiles, while about 80 generals and admirals were dismissed or denied promotion and senior posts remained vacant.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 23:14

Disarray at Pentagon under Hegseth hindering key missions — media

PoliticsHegseth, political appointees pushed downed F-15 airmen to join ‘60 Minutes’ interview, sources say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and political appointees urged the two F-15 airmen whose plane was shot down over Iran in April to take part in a “60 Minutes” interview, according to multiple sources.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-12 19:03

Hegseth, political appointees pushed downed F-15 airmen to join ‘60 Minutes’ interview, sources say

WorldTrump and Hegseth invoke 9/11 memorial to defend war on Iran

At a Pentagon ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Donald Trump and defense secretary Pete Hegseth linked the attacks to the unpopular US-Israel war on Iran. Trump said the US was fighting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while Hegseth delivered a bellicose defense of the conflict.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-11 17:01

Trump and Hegseth invoke 9/11 memorial to defend war on Iran

WorldREPLAY: Hegseth warns of ‘Islamist threat’ at 9/11 25th anniversary commemoration

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke Friday at a Pentagon ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. He linked the ongoing conflict in Iran to the 2001 attacks, accusing an “Islamic theocracy” of wishing America dead for decades, celebrating 9/11 and sponsoring attacks that killed thousands of Americans and US comrades.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-11 14:46

REPLAY: Hegseth warns of ‘Islamist threat’ at 9/11 25th anniversary commemoration

WorldREPLAY: Hegseth warns of 'Islamist threat' at 9/11 25th anniversary commemorations

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke Friday at a Pentagon ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. He shifted to the ongoing conflict in Iran and sought to link it to the 2001 attacks, saying Iran’s “Islamic theocracy” has wished the US dead for decades, cheered 9/11 and sponsored attacks against Americans.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 14:46

REPLAY: Hegseth warns of 'Islamist threat' at 9/11 25th anniversary commemorations

WorldHegseth touts ‘historic’ devastation to Iran’s military capabilities

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Norah O’Donnell last month that the United States has “all the control in the world” over the outcome of the Iran war and touted “historic” devastation to Iran’s military capabilities. The interview also features a U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran in April who survived two days in the mountains before being rescued.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-10 13:16

Hegseth touts ‘historic’ devastation to Iran’s military capabilities

PoliticsHegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?

The US military is under pressure on two fronts: President Donald Trump is trying to prise the Strait of Hormuz from Iran while Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pursues a Pentagon shake-up at home. The changes have prompted bitter disputes and senior departures, including Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, raising concerns about military readiness, leadership stability and America’s alliances.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 23:11

Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?

Politics‘Incompetent’: Democrat rips Hegseth and calls for impeachment

Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., attacks Pete Hegseth as “incompetent” and calls for his impeachment. He also discusses the influence of Democratic socialists within the Democratic Party, criticizes streamer Hasan Piker’s rhetoric and describes his party’s messaging ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-07 21:30

‘Incompetent’: Democrat rips Hegseth and calls for impeachment

PoliticsEXCLUSIVE: White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say

The White House has reviewed potential candidates to replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, according to three people familiar with the discussions. The review signals that further leadership changes may be coming at a Pentagon already experiencing unusually high staff turnover.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-05 02:30

EXCLUSIVE: White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say

PoliticsPete Hegseth’s Pentagon: The controversies defining his tenure

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing mounting scrutiny, including from Republican Senator Thom Tillis, who urged President Donald Trump to replace him and accused him of creating a leadership void at the top of the military. Concern over Pentagon stability has grown after senior officials were fired, retired or resigned. Hegseth has also faced controversy over Signal chats, sweeping personnel changes and the removal of names from promotion lists.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-04 01:26

Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon: The controversies defining his tenure