Pete Hegseth running for president in 2028? Secretary of Defense says ‘my only job…’
NBC News reported that US defense secretary Pete Hegseth discussed a possible White House bid with close associates.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has denied reports that he privately discussed running for president in 2028. NBC News cited anonymous sources claiming the former Fox News host and his wife, Jennifer, had floated the idea to friends and associates over the past few months. However, the Pentagon and Hegseth's spokesperson, Sean Parnell, dismissed the allegations as "100% false" and "foolish."
Parnell emphasized that Hegseth's primary focus is leading the Department of Defense, not preparing for a presidential campaign. Despite visiting the Iowa State Fair to campaign for a Republican congressman, no major candidate has officially announced their intentions for the 2028 Republican presidential race. If Hegseth were to run, he would likely face competition from other Trump administration figures like Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
However, his potential campaign would be influenced by his recent leadership during the Iran conflict and controversies like "Signalgate."
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