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Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth
Appointed Official— This position is not elected. Pete Hegseth was appointed to serve as Secretary of Defense.
Secretary of Defense
Presidential · MN · Since 2025
Party AlignmentMostly Aligned
81%aligned with Republican positions
Breaks from Republican Line
Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Republican position
Social Security & Medicare
Favors→Mixed
Gun Policy & 2nd Amendment
Opposes→Favors
Housing & Affordability
Opposes→Mixed
Trade & Tariffs
Opposes→Favors
Taxes & Government Spending
Opposes→Favors
Privacy & Surveillance
Opposes→Favors
