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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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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PoliticsPentagon chief Hegseth considers 2028 presidential bid, NBC reports

NBC News, citing sources, reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has discussed a 2028 presidential run with people close to him and that he and his wife Jennifer have weighed the idea for months. Pentagon public affairs assistant Sean Parnell denied it, saying Hegseth is not running and is focused on leading the War Department.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 23:35

Pentagon chief Hegseth considers 2028 presidential bid, NBC reports

PoliticsHegseth considering presidential run, sources tell NBC News

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering a 2028 presidential campaign, according to sources. Two people familiar with the situation said Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer, have discussed the possibility for months and believe he shares some qualities that have helped make Donald Trump popular with the MAGA movement.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 22:44

Hegseth considering presidential run, sources tell NBC News

PoliticsHegseth is considering a 2028 presidential run, sources say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is weighing a 2028 presidential bid, according to sources who spoke to NBC News. Two people familiar with the matter said Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer, have discussed the possibility for months, believing he shares some qualities that have made Donald Trump popular with the MAGA movement.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-28 22:34

Hegseth is considering a 2028 presidential run, sources say

PoliticsEXCLUSIVE: Pentagon NATO review to prepare troop options for Hegseth by Nov. 6

A Pentagon review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe will develop at least four options for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by Nov. 6, according to a document seen by Reuters. That date is well ahead of the review’s December completion deadline.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-27 05:10

EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon NATO review to prepare troop options for Hegseth by Nov. 6

PoliticsHegseth honors fallen Abbey Gate service members

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth upgraded the valor awards for U.S. service members who served at Abbey Gate, honoring those who died.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 05:00

Hegseth honors fallen Abbey Gate service members

WorldHegseth refuses to rule out strikes on Iran: 'We'll do what we need to do'

Fox News reports that the United States has launched a major operation aimed at strangling Iran’s regime economically. Defense Secretary Hegseth refuses to rule out strikes against Iran, saying the U.S. will do what it needs to do.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 14:00

Hegseth refuses to rule out strikes on Iran: 'We'll do what we need to do'

WorldHegseth says U.S. military strikes against Iran remain on the table

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says U.S. military action against Iran has not been ruled out. Fox News reports from Tel Aviv and discusses the effects and implications of new U.S. sanctions on Iran.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-25 11:45

Hegseth says U.S. military strikes against Iran remain on the table

WorldHegseth says US is not ruling out military force against Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States could still consider military strikes against Iran if tensions worsen, while stressing the effect of economic pressure.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 22:14

Hegseth says US is not ruling out military force against Iran

PoliticsJon Ossoff accuses Trump and Hegseth of ‘lying’ about Iran war

Democratic senator Jon Ossoff attacked Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying they had “lied the nation into a war” over Iran. Speaking at a rally in midtown Atlanta, Ossoff, who is seeking re-election in Georgia in November, called Trump’s handling of the war “uniquely despicable.”

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GGuardian NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 16:59

Jon Ossoff accuses Trump and Hegseth of ‘lying’ about Iran war

WorldHegseth rejects Navy ship crisis claims as settlers cut off West Bank water

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-14 10:02

Hegseth rejects Navy ship crisis claims as settlers cut off West Bank water