The security of our nation cannot be a bargaining chip for those who seek momentary headlines, access to confidential and secret information is a sacred trust, and those who betray that trust will be met with the full force of the law.
Pete Hegseth
The Public Record
U.S. Secretary of Defense in the Trump administration; Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host.
Jul 14, 2026
foxnews.com
Jul 14, 2026
Leaked information risks lives, these new tools and processes will greatly assist us in protecting our joint force.
Jul 14, 2026
To combat the dangers that leaks pose, effectively immediately, I have delegated tasking authority to the war department’s office of general counsel, empowering OGC to request and receive all information, records and support across the…
Jul 10, 2026
These files, hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves.
Jul 6, 2026
I think our department does a great job providing pay and benefits for folks across the spectrum.