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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Live: Pentagon chief Hegseth calls impeachment move a ‘farce’
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that efforts to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war were a farce and would fail. He called the move a “political spectacle” by an outgoing congressional opponent of President Donald Trump.
FFrance 24 2026-11-10 13:32
Hegseth Accused of Crimes and Misconduct in Impeachment Effort
Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced a measure on Monday to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. About a week earlier, the unpopular Iran war he championed contributed to a midterm defeat for President Donald Trump’s Republican Party.
BBloomberg News 2026-11-10 00:45
Hegseth Calls Impeachment Vote ‘Politically Motivated’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the effort to impeach him is “politically motivated.” Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced the measure Monday, alleging that Hegseth has waged war in Iran without congressional approval, among other charges.
BBloomberg Television 2026-11-09 20:36
Hegseth tells troops to ‘ignore the noise’ amid possible impeachment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who faces possible impeachment by Congress, urged troops in a social media video to “ignore the noise.” He said the Trump administration was more determined than ever to finish what it had started.
CCNN 2026-11-08 05:01
Hegseth says “we will not back down” as Republicans blame Iran war for midterm losses
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism as Republicans assign blame after their poor midterm-election showing, with many saying the Iran war contributed to their losses.
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CCBS News 2026-11-06 14:23
Hegseth slams Massie over impeachment push
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to Representative Thomas Massie’s plan to introduce impeachment articles against him next week, accusing the Kentucky Republican of political theater and calling the articles “sham.” Hatem Bazian, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, shared his analysis.
TTRT World 2026-11-06 11:43
Hegseth calls impeachment threat ‘politics of personal destruction’
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged an impeachment threat in a social media video released Thursday. He said it would amount to “the politics of personal destruction” and insisted it would not work against him.
TThe Associated Press 2026-11-06 11:00
Hegseth vows to fight any impeachment and defends Iran war
In a video message, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to fight congressional efforts to impeach him and described the Iran war as “courageous and historic.” Voters punished Republicans over the war in this week’s midterm elections.
RReuters 2026-11-06 05:06
Hegseth defends his record as Pentagon chief and calls impeachment push a “sham”
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth vowed in a Thursday video message to fight congressional efforts to impeach him. He defended the Iran war as “courageous and historic,” after voters punished Republicans over the conflict in this week’s midterm elections.
CCBC News 2026-11-06 03:19
Hegseth backs Iran war as Vance and Trump cite it in midterm rout
Hegseth continues to stand by the Iran war, while Vance and Trump point to it in connection with the midterm rout. NBC News reports that Trump has told some allies in recent days he is considering replacing Hegseth.
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TTRT World 2026-11-05 23:00

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PoliticsHegseth impeachment fight, Colom turns Mississippi blue and more

CNN’s Erin Burnett reviews the week’s major stories, including impeachment articles against Hegseth, a Democratic House seat flip in Colorado and Scott Colom’s surprise Senate win in Mississippi, making him the state’s first Black senator in more than 140 years. The program also covers the deepening Nvidia espionage scandal and Trump’s approval of Nvidia chip sales to China despite Jensen Huang’s warning.

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Hegseth impeachment fight, Colom turns Mississippi blue and more

PoliticsHegseth awards soldier who scolded his group at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The day after an Army Sentinel publicly reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s group on Veterans Day, Hegseth gave the soldier the Joint Service Commendation.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-13 02:45

Hegseth awards soldier who scolded his group at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

PoliticsMilitary cemetery decorum: The tradition behind Hegseth’s Veterans Day reprimand

BBC correspondent Bernd Debusmann explains why Defence Secretary Hegseth’s group was reprimanded at Arlington National Cemetery and the history behind the cemetery’s strict rules of conduct.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 23:42

Military cemetery decorum: The tradition behind Hegseth’s Veterans Day reprimand

PoliticsHegseth awards medal to sentinel who appeared to rebuke his group

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presented a medal on Thursday to a US Army sentinel who appeared to admonish him and his aides outside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day for not following proper decorum.

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Hegseth awards medal to sentinel who appeared to rebuke his group

PoliticsHegseth awards commendation to soldier who reprimanded him at Arlington cemetery

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday gave a commendation to the Army sentinel who had rebuked him and his guests over their behavior at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 20:15

Hegseth awards commendation to soldier who reprimanded him at Arlington cemetery

PoliticsHegseth honors soldier who scolded him at Arlington cemetery

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded Specialist Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal. Iglesias had reprimanded Hegseth and his group after they were heard talking and laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, telling visitors to maintain silence and respect.

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DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 19:07

Hegseth honors soldier who scolded him at Arlington cemetery

PoliticsHegseth awards soldier who scolded him and aides at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a top award to a service member who had scolded him and his staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 19:00

Hegseth awards soldier who scolded him and aides at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

PoliticsSoldier who admonished Hegseth group at Arlington Cemetery awarded a medal

A soldier who admonished Hegseth’s group after a photo at the Tomb of the Unknowns has received a medal.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 18:40

Soldier who admonished Hegseth group at Arlington Cemetery awarded a medal

PoliticsHegseth awards medal to U.S. service member a day after Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimand

After a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, a service member reprimanded Hegseth and his staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The next day, the U.S. War Secretary presented that person with a top award.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 18:14

Hegseth awards medal to U.S. service member a day after Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimand

PoliticsHegseth awards medal to soldier who admonished him near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a Joint Service Commendation Medal to Thomas Iglesias, the soldier who had told Hegseth’s group to maintain silence and respect near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Hegseth praised soldiers and standards in a social media post.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 18:08

Hegseth awards medal to soldier who admonished him near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier