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
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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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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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House Republicans stopped an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-11 09:55
House Republicans thwarted an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth. International affairs editor Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi has more.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 09:55
The House of Representatives rejected an impeachment resolution on Tuesday, stopping an effort to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his conduct in office and handling of the war in Iran.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-11 08:33
The US House of Representatives rejected an impeachment resolution on Tuesday, stopping an effort to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his conduct in office and his handling of the war in Iran.
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 08:32
Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley discusses and condemns efforts to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth on “The Story.”
FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 07:45
The US House of Representatives blocked an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, giving the polarizing Pentagon chief a reprieve. Democrats may try again after taking control of Congress next year.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 05:00
House Republicans blocked an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over US military actions in the Middle East and Latin America, effectively ending the push until Democrats take over Congress in January.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 05:00
A House resolution seeking to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth failed. The effort, led by lame-duck Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, accused the Pentagon chief of misusing his office in eight ways.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 05:00
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has avoided impeachment for now, while a new talking point has emerged. The podcast also says the losing party is doubling down on hardline leaders, while the winning party may be reinforcing its commitment to change.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 04:44
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defended operations he led in Yemen and Iran, as well as operations against alleged drug smugglers. He said he stood behind them and was proud to carry them out, while portraying the impeachment effort as an attack on US troops.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 04:29