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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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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PoliticsTrump Backs Hegseth After Report of Dispute Over Stockpiles

President Donald Trump defended Pete Hegseth after a report described a disagreement over shrinking US weapons stockpiles. The report had prompted questions about whether the Pentagon chief would remain in the administration. Trump wrote on social media Thursday that he was extremely happy with Hegseth’s performance. He also called the US attacks on Venezuela and Iran extraordinary, saying Iran had been decimated.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 20:31

Trump Backs Hegseth After Report of Dispute Over Stockpiles

PoliticsTrump Denies Munitions Shortage, Hegseth Tension | Balance of Power: Early Edition

Bloomberg Television’s early edition of Balance of Power examines the latest developments in Washington. The program highlights Donald Trump’s denial of a munitions shortage and tensions involving Pete Hegseth. Guests include Richard Haass, Rick Davis, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Patrick McHenry. The broadcast also includes scheduled chapters covering temporary and other program segments.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 20:11

Trump Denies Munitions Shortage, Hegseth Tension | Balance of Power: Early Edition

PoliticsTrump squashes rumors he’s unhappy with Hegseth

U.S. President Donald Trump rejected rumors that he is unhappy with Pete Hegseth. Trump also said the fighting in the conflict with Iran is “going very well.”

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 18:42

Trump squashes rumors he’s unhappy with Hegseth

PoliticsWhy are US Republicans losing faith in War Secretary Pete Hegseth?

Support for War Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing dissent among US Republicans. The objections do not come from one unified position. Some are linked to the war in Iran, while others relate to an overhaul of military leadership. The article examines why Republican confidence in Hegseth is weakening.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 13:48

Why are US Republicans losing faith in War Secretary Pete Hegseth?