Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says it is 'unlikely' U.S. will send troops to Ukraine
Secretary Hegseth made the remarks during a press conference in Poland on Friday ahead of Vice President JD Vance's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth To NATO: "President Trump Will Not Allow Anyone To Turn Uncle Sam Into Uncle Sucker"
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte briefed reporters on Thursday following a NATO Defense Ministerial meeting in Brussels. Before answering questions, Hegseth told NATO members that they must increase their defense spending from the current 2% of annual GDP.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth renames Army base Fort Liberty to Fort Bragg
The military base had been renamed Fort Liberty as part of an effort to rechristen bases named for Confederate officers.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says NATO allies need to spend more on defense
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said NATO countries need to spend more on defense to ensure peace and American support against any aggression.
Pete Hegseth to visit border for first time as defense secretary
Pete Hegseth's visit comes as encounters with immigrants at the southern border have decreased by 93%, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Trump Backs Pete Hegseth’s Ukraine NATO Talk, After Defense Sec Walks Back Statement: ‘His Comments Were Good’
Donald Trump backed up Pete Hegseth's statements on Ukraine not joining NATO after being asked whether he told Hegseth to "walk back" his comments.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth renames Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg
“The new name pays tribute to Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, a World War II hero who earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his exceptional courage during the Battle of the Bulge,” Department of Defense press secretary John Ullyot said in a statement.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth renames Fort Liberty to Fort Roland L. Bragg
While flying aboard a C-17 from Joint Base Andrews to Stuttgart on February 10, 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum renaming
‘Make NATO great again’: Hegseth pushes European allies to step up defense efforts
Hegseth urged NATO allies to bolster their defense spending from 2% to 5% of their GDP, noting that the U.S. is attempting to "revive the warrior ethos" as well.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addresses NATO for the first time
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is visiting with NATO. Allies were concerned that President Trump talked with Russia's Putin to push for a peace deal with Ukraine without notifying European countries.
Hegseth tells European allies to "make NATO great again"
Defense chief Pete Hegseth issued a call to "make NATO great again" – urging European countries to spend more on defense with a twist on Trump's slogan.
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Trump Responds to GOP Chair of Armed Services Committee Calling Hegseth’s Speech a ‘Rookie Mistake’
President Donald Trump was asked by a reporter Friday about Sen. Roger Wicker's (R-MS) comments criticizing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's speech about Ukraine as a "rookie mistake," and replied ...
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visits southern border. Here's the latest.
Fort Bliss officials confirmed that U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was visiting the Borderland on Monday. His ...
Pete Hegseth works out with soldiers in the snow as military reasserts pride in strength
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spent Friday morning working out in the snow with US forces in Poland — as new military ads ...
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Pete Hegseth and troops break a sweat in a morning PT session at Panzer Kaserne
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth participated in an early morning PT session hosted by troops from the 1st Battalion 10th ...
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Tells His Ex-Colleague Maria Bartiromo He Expects to Find ‘Hundreds of Billions’ in ‘Wasteful Spending’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Maria Bartiromo that he expects to uncover "hundreds of billions" in "wasteful spending" ...
Hegseth rebukes concerns of Trump-Putin negotiations
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said it was "unrealistic" for Ukraine to attempt to get all of its territory back from Russia.
Hegseth stumbles out of the gate
In his first big turn on the world stage, the defense secretary has already been forced to offer a major walk-back.
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Pete Hegseth Reportedly Invited Conspiracy Theorist Who Vowed to ‘Overthrow’ Democracy On First Overseas Trip
Dan Lamothe, the Post’s military affairs correspondent, posted his scoop to X and noted that the invitation alarmed “numerous defense officials.” The post Pete Hegseth Reportedly Invited Conspiracy ...