Politics · United States · 2 hrs ago
Advisers reportedly urge Hegseth to consider a presidential run
Advisers are urging Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to consider running for president, according to a report.
They believe his public image could help him in politics.
His prospects may be complicated by the war with Iran.
They may also be affected by a scandal over discussing military plans on Signal.
Hegseth has previously denied having political ambitions.
The report does not say whether he plans to run.
Advisers reportedly urged US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to consider running for president.
They believe his public image could help him in politics.
His prospects are complicated by the war with Iran and a scandal over discussion of military plans on Signal.
Hegseth previously denied having political ambitions.
- Who
- Advisers to Pete Hegseth reportedly made the suggestion.
- What
- They urged him to consider a presidential run.
- When
- The report was published on October 17, 2026; when the advisers made the suggestion is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The advisers believe Hegseth’s public image could help him in politics.
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Hegseth denied having political ambitions.
RBC reported that advisers had urged Hegseth to consider running for president.
- Reported candidate
- Pete Hegseth
- Suggested office
- US president
- Reported source of the claim
- CNN, as reported by RBC
- Potential political asset
- Hegseth’s public image
- Complications
- War with Iran and a Signal scandal over discussion of military plans