Pete Hegseth

Secretary of Defense. 2 claims checked by other fact-checking organisations, from 2025 to 2025. The ratings are theirs, in their own words.

Checked by PolitiFact26 Mar 2025United States War and conflict

Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense

“Nobody was texting war plans" in the Trump administration Signal group text about bombing Yemen.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

PolitiFact says: Messages shared on the Signal app did not include the most extensive type of plans the military produces, but included a detailed timeline and operational information about a Yemen bombing.

Checked by Vera Files17 Jan 2025Philippines

Pete Hegseth

“Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, mentioned South Korea, Japan and Australia as U. S. allies when asked to name an ASEAN member.”

Vera Files rated this: Needs context

Vera Files says: Indeed, South Korea, Japan and Australia are U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific region, with South Korea being home to the U.S.' largest army base installation. However, none of these countries are members of ASEAN. ASEAN …