On Friday, NBC News reported Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is considering running for President in 2028.
In the report, NBC News, while using anonymous sources, claimed Hegseth has told close friends and family members that he’s considering running in 2028.
On Friday night, the Secretary of War responded to the report in a post on X and wrote, “100% false.”
He added, “We told NBC that, but they just lie w/ anonymous “sources.”
“My only job: Make the Department of War Great Again. Carry on Patriots, and enjoy your Friday night,” concluded Hegseth.
100% false.
We told NBC that, but they just lie w/ anonymous “sources.”
My only job: Make @DeptofWar Great Again.
Carry on Patriots, and enjoy your Friday night. https://t.co/OxwekfSAjy
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) August 28, 2026
Here’s the NBC News report Hegseth was responding to:
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told close friends and associates that he is considering a run for president in 2028, according to two people familiar with the conversations.
Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer, have floated the idea of a presidential run for the past few months, believing he has some of the same attributes that have made Donald Trump popular with the MAGA movement, the people said. Trump’s core voters appreciate Hegseth’s toughness, defiance and conservative stance on social issues, they said.
Hegseth’s appearance at the Iowa State Fair on behalf of a Republican congressman earlier this month kindled both surprise and speculation about his possible presidential ambitions.
Iowa has long been a springboard for presidential campaigns. The state’s caucuses have traditionally come first in the nominating calendar, making Iowa a magnet for presidential hopefuls.
Mediaite reported a spokesperson for the Pentagon also denied NBC News’ report and responded to the article by writing, “Secretary Hegseth is not running for president, and his main priority is leading the War Department. All other speculation is foolish.”
The New York Times recently released a Republican Presidential primary poll by Echelon Insights that shows Vice President JD Vance leading the field with 38% compared to Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s 15%.
Outside the top two were Florida Governor Ron DeSantis at 9% and Donald Trump Jr. at 8%.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was not included in the poll.
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