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
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
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 Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.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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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
The US House has rejected an effort to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over allegations that he waged war on Iran without congressional authorisation. A majority voted to send the articles to a committee, effectively shelving the bid brought by Republican Thomas Massie for now. Hegseth called it a “farce” and “sabotage”.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 04:02
Abdul El-Sayed accuses the Pentagon chief of mishandling the Iran war and failing to fulfill his responsibilities, and calls on him to resign.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 04:02
Rep. Marlin Stutzman told Linsey Davis he fully backs Pete Hegseth, discussing the failed impeachment vote against the defense secretary and how Republicans will regroup after losses in the midterms.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 03:45
After an effort to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth failed, President Donald Trump accused Democrats of weaponizing and abusing the United States. He said victories in Venezuela and Iran, along with record military recruitment, had exonerated Hegseth. The House voted to send the impeachment document to a committee controlled by Trump supporters, effectively blocking the effort.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 03:07
Eleven House Democrats and seven Republicans did not vote on ending the effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, helping GOP leaders defeat Rep. Thomas Massie’s proposal. Asked about the absences, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said, “this is not the end.”
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 03:00
House Republicans voted 211 to 204 on Tuesday to refer impeachment charges against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee, effectively halting the effort. The move was sponsored by Kentucky Republican representative Thomas Massie.
GGuardian NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 02:51
House Republican leaders succeeded in stopping a push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a surprising display of party unity after last week’s midterm losses.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 02:51
Republican strategist Amy Frederiksen analyzes the US House vote on the bid to impeach Hegseth, which gives him time before Democrats take over Congress.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 02:28
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forcefully denounced the effort to impeach him as “slander” and “sabotage,” while House Republicans blocked the effort.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 02:18
