Hegseth Denies 2028 Presidential Run Rumors
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth denied reports from NBC News claiming he discussed running for U.S. president in 2028, calling the report an 'absolute lie' and reaffirming his focus on strengthening the Department of Defense.
Consensus
- Pete Hegseth denied reports about his potential presidential run in 2028.
- Hegseth called the NBC News report an 'absolute lie'.
- Hegseth stated his main goal is to make the Pentagon great again.
- NBC News reported that Hegseth discussed a presidential bid with close associates.
- Hegseth expressed dissatisfaction with NBC News using anonymous sources.
- The Washington Post reported that Donald Trump expressed interest in JD Vance as a 2028 candidate.
Points of divergence
- Hegseth and his wife Jennifer have discussed a presidential run for several months. — kommersant
- Hegseth criticized NBC News for spreading false information based on anonymous sources. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- NBC: Pentagon head Hegset allowed participation in presidential elections — Коммерсантъ
- Hegset refutes reports of desire to run for US president — Вести