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Pete Hegseth – Secretary of Defense, 2028 Presidential Election 2028 Candidate

Pete Hegseth

REPUBLICANSECRETARY OF DEFENSEMinnesota
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Secretary of Defense

Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo Bay. Former Fox News host and author. Princeton and Harvard graduate who became one of the most vocal advocates for military reform.

Policy Focus

Military Strength

MilitaryVeteransNational Security

Policy Positions

MilitaryRebuild military readiness, eliminate DEI programs from the Pentagon
VeteransExpand veteran healthcare and streamline VA services
National SecurityPeace through strength, deter adversaries with overwhelming capability

Career Timeline

2004Deployed to Guantanamo Bay as infantry officer
2012Joined Fox News as contributor
2025Confirmed as Secretary of Defense
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