Political Quotes

Pete Hegseth

The Public Record

U.S. Secretary of Defense in the Trump administration; Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host.

Sep 30, 2025

The era of politically correct, overly sensitive, don’t-hurt-anyone’s-feelings leadership ends right now at every level.

nypost.com
Sep 30, 2025

Standards must be uniform, gender-neutral, and high. If not, they’re not standards. They’re just suggestions.

nypost.com
Sep 30, 2025

It’s unacceptable to see fat generals and admirals in the halls of the Pentagon, and leading all around the world.

nypost.com
Sep 30, 2025

dudes with dresses were not welcome in US combat forces

nypost.com
Sep 30, 2025

We unleash overwhelming and punishing violence on the enemy. We also don't fight with stupid rules of engagement. We untie the hands of our warfighters to intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill the enemies of our country. No more…

msnbc.com
Sep 22, 2025

Charlie started a political movement but unleashed a spiritual revival.

nbcnews.com
Sep 21, 2025

the press is no longer allowed to roam the halls of a secure facility

theintercept.com
Sep 20, 2025

The 'press' does not run the Pentagon — the people do.

cbsnews.com
Sep 20, 2025

The press is no longer allowed to roam the halls of a secure facility. Wear a badge and follow the rules — or go home.

cbsnews.com
Sep 17, 2025

We are tracking all these very closely — and will address, immediately. Completely unacceptable.

cbsnews.com
Sep 15, 2025

That’s a presidential-level decision, and we’re prepared with every asset that the American military has.

theintercept.com
Sep 15, 2025

What you’re doing right now — it’s not training. This is the real-world exercise on behalf of the vital national interests of the United States of America to end the poisoning of the American people.

theintercept.com