Hegseth to Campaign for a Republican House Candidate
Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, is campaigning for a Republican House candidate in Kentucky. This appearance has raised concerns about the breach of military decorum. Hegseth's involvement highlights the intersection of military roles and partisan politics.
- ▪Pete Hegseth is actively campaigning for a Republican House candidate in Kentucky.
- ▪His campaign appearance has been criticized as a breach of military decorum.
- ▪Hegseth's actions reflect the growing overlap between military positions and partisan politics.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }Trump AdministrationliveUpdatesMay 19, 2026, 8:30 p.m. ETI.R.S. to Drop Trump Family Audits‘Anti-Weaponization’ FundAbortion Pill LawsuitGas PricesApproval RatingAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTHegseth Campaigns for Trump Loyalist in Kentucky House RaceThe campaign appearance was an extraordinary breach of military decorum, even for Mr. Hegseth, who has stretched the boundaries of partisan politics as defense secretary.Listen · 4:40 min Share full article416Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, testifying at the Capitol last week.Credit...Tierney L.
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