Pete Hegseth, Biden and Defense Secretary

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Biden’s IRS targeted him for an audit
Newly appointed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claims his family was targeted by the outgoing Biden administration with an audit from the IRS. “Of course the outgoing Biden IRS rushed an ‘audit’ of the incoming SecDef. Total sham,” Hegseth wrote on his official X account Monday, including a photo of an IRS document addressed to him and his wife.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blames 'Biden IRS' for a tax audit after not paying $33k
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth bizarrely blamed former president Joe Biden and the outgoing members of the Internal Revenue Service for a tax audit that was reportedly served to both him and his wi
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary in 51-50 vote
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
Pete Hegseth confirmed as Secretary of Defense after Vance casts tiebreaking vote
The 51-50 decision came after three Republicans voted against Hegseth. Vice President JD Vance had to cast the tiebreaking vote.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth tells NATO allies to boost defense spending
This administration is deeply insensitive and deeply unserious.
Republicans react to Pete Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary: 'He is the change agent'
Republican lawmakers congratulated Pete Hegseth after he was narrowly confirmed as defense secretary on Friday, with GOP senators saying they were proud to vote for him.
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.
US Defense Secretary Hegseth's Europe debut irks allies, wins Trump's nod
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's attention-grabbing overseas debut may have irritated some key Republicans and alienated allies in Europe, where his statements on Ukraine and NATO went down like a lead balloon.
Defense Secretary Hegseth says 'all options' are on the table after Trump floated a US takeover of Gaza
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discusses President Donald Trump's remarks about the future of the Gaza Strip and the Middle East on "The Ingraham Angle."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posts videos working out with soldiers in the snow
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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 accuses Biden, IRS of politically motivated move to rush his tax audit
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth posted a picture to X of what appears to be a tax notice showing he owes more than $33,000 in taxes.
Unfounded rumor claims Pete Hegseth drank alcohol during NATO news conference
The U.S. secretary of defense previously addressed allegations of excessive drinking during his January 2025 Senate confirmation hearing.
Pete Hegseth’s tenure at the Pentagon goes from bad to worse
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s overseas trip started with heckling from military families. That turned out to be one the best moments of his excursion.
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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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Republican Chair of Armed Services Blasts Pete Hegseth’s “Rookie Mistake’ Giving ‘Tucker Carlson’-Style Speech On Ukraine
Senate Armed Services Chair Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) slammed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “rookie mistake” for ...
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 ...