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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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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PoliticsPete Hegseth Faces Growing Criticism as War With Iran Continues

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is drawing mounting criticism from some Republicans, including a key senator urging President Donald Trump to replace him. Reports that Hegseth plans to extend troop deployments in the Middle East suggest the conflict with Iran may continue into next year. Iran is also targeting U.S. sites across the region in response to American bombings earlier this week.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 11:30

Pete Hegseth Faces Growing Criticism as War With Iran Continues

PoliticsWATCH: Republican senator calls Hegseth 'inept'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing bipartisan backlash over his handling of the war in Iran and recent leadership changes at the Pentagon, with more Republicans joining Democrats in criticizing him.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 09:54

WATCH: Republican senator calls Hegseth 'inept'

PoliticsRepublican senator calls Hegseth 'inept'

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 09:50

Republican senator calls Hegseth 'inept'

PoliticsGOP Senator Calls Hegseth “Inept” as Trump Defends Him

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis called Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “inept” and urged President Donald Trump to replace him. Trump defended Hegseth as reports said Middle East troop deployments would extend into next year, suggesting the war with Iran may continue for some time.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 09:43

GOP Senator Calls Hegseth “Inept” as Trump Defends Him

PoliticsRepublican senator calls on Trump to fire Defence Secretary Hegseth

US Senator Thom Tillis urges President Donald Trump to dismiss Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of “inept management” and creating a leadership void while the war with Iran strains the military. Tillis says Hegseth is prioritising culture-war issues over modernising the armed forces and retaining experienced leaders.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-02 21:37

Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Defence Secretary Hegseth

PoliticsThe long-term implications of Pete Hegseth’s US military purges

US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has resigned after reportedly trying to warn President Donald Trump that changes in military leadership were affecting war readiness. His departure is the latest in a series of firings and forced resignations under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Experts say the scale of the turnover may be hollowing out senior ranks and weakening merit-based promotion.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 20:48

The long-term implications of Pete Hegseth’s US military purges

PoliticsCanadian officials condemn Hegseth cadet post as ‘below the dignity of the office’

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing condemnation in Canada over a social media post that appears to mock members of the country’s youth cadet programme. Defence Minister David McGuinty called it “below the dignity of the office”, while Prime Minister Mark Carney said trade talks would resume only when the US stops the memes and taunts and engages seriously.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 19:20

Canadian officials condemn Hegseth cadet post as ‘below the dignity of the office’

Politics'People are so frightened': Military experts unpack Hegseth's purges

After Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation, sources told CNN they believe Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is harming the Army’s effort to modernize and adapt to the 21st-century battlefield. They say his focus on culture wars, his preferred image of the “American warfighter” and removal of leaders who disagree with him are damaging that work.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 18:35

'People are so frightened': Military experts unpack Hegseth's purges

PoliticsPete Hegseth criticized for body-shaming Canadian cadet program members

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth is facing condemnation after posting a photo of members of a Canadian youth cadet program with the caption “this is real”, apparently mocking Canada’s armed forces during a trade dispute. Critics said the subjects were not front-line troops and that one was a teenager. Canadian officials and veterans called the post unacceptable, while the Pentagon defended it.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 14:44

Pete Hegseth criticized for body-shaming Canadian cadet program members

PoliticsU.S. Army secretary resigns amid reported tensions with Hegseth

Dan Driscoll is resigning as U.S. Army secretary amid reported tensions with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. His departure is the latest high-profile exit under Hegseth and highlights an internal power struggle at the Pentagon.

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GGlobal NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 02:45

U.S. Army secretary resigns amid reported tensions with Hegseth