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Hegseth considering presidential run, sources tell NBC News

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering a presidential run in 2028, sources told NBC News. 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 w.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated politics brief. The source report from NBC News says: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering a presidential run in 2028, sources told NBC News. 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 w.

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  • Primary source: NBC News
  • Published: Aug 28, 2026, 10:34 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Politics
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