Rumors have emerged regarding U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's potential candidacy for the 2028 presidential election. In response, Hegseth has firmly denied the claims, calling them "lies."
According to Yonhap News, NBC reported on August 28, citing multiple sources, that Hegseth has been discussing the possibility of a presidential run with close associates and has been considering the matter for several months. The report noted that some in his circle view him as a suitable candidate to carry on President Donald Trump's popularity within the MAGA movement.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Hegseth stated, "This is 100% false. NBC is lying." He emphasized that his "only mission is to make the Department of Defense great again."
Meanwhile, under the U.S. Constitution, President Trump is ineligible to run for a third term. This has led to speculation about other potential Republican candidates, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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