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Pete Hegseth

29th United States Secretary of Defense

An American government official, author, former television personality, and former Army National Guard officer who has served since 2025 as the 29th United States secretary of defense

Promises

  • In work 6
  • Kept 0
  • Broken 0
  • Cancelled 0
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Person Photo Shrink DoD civilian workforce and reduce bureaucracy
“We will ... shrink the civilian workforce to enhance efficiency.”
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Person Photo End “woke culture” and restore traditional military standards
“We will … end ‘woke’ culture in the military.”
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Person Photo Roll back diversity / DEI programs in Pentagon
“Any general … that was involved … in any of the DEI, woke shit has got to go.”
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Person Photo Operate Defense Department with speed, accountability, agility
“We’re going to hold people accountable … operate swiftly.”
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Person Photo Provide support / resources as needed at U.S. southern border
“Whatever is needed at the border will be provided.”
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Person Photo Restore warrior ethos and trust in military
“We will restore warrior ethos and trust in the military.”
In the works