Pete Hegseth is talking about a possible run for president in 2028, sources say
- On Friday, NBC News reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is privately discussing a 2028 presidential run, with sources indicating he and his wife, Jennifer Hegseth, have floated the idea for several months.
- Earlier this month, Hegseth's appearance at the Iowa State Fair sparked speculation about his presidential ambitions, as insiders suggest Jennifer believes her husband shares the qualities that made President Donald Trump popular with the MAGA movement.
- A Republican political operative told NBC News that Hegseth resonates with male voters, stating, "Hegseth is good for men, for base voters. He encapsulates that masculinity that Trump captured in 2024."
- Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell denied the rumors in a statement, saying, "Hegseth is not running for president. His main priority is leading the War Department."
- Potential 2028 candidates already include Vice President Vance and State Marco Rubio, both vying to be Trump's successor, while Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy has also been mentioned as a candidate.
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The head of the Pentagon discussed the idea with his wife, friends and colleagues, and NBC News sources.
Hegseth denies report he's eyeing 2028 presidential bid
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday denied a report that he is considering a presidential bid in 2028, as speculation builds around which Republicans will battle to succeed President Donald Trump. “100% false. We told NBC that, but they just lie w/ anonymous ‘sources,’” Hegseth said on social media. Hegseth was responding to an […]
Sources report that US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset is discussing with his loved ones the possibility of running for president in 2028. US Secretary of Defense Hegsett discussed with his close friends and associates the possibility of running for US president, reported NBS News two sources. And Hegset's speculation was prompted by an event that took place in Iowa this month. According to two sources, Secretary of Defense Hegsett told his clo…
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