NBC News Exclusive: Pete Hegseth Considering 2028 Run

NBC News had a hot exclusive on Friday based on two people familiar with conversations that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was having with close friends. According to those two anonymous people, Hegseth is considering running for president in 2028.

EXCLUSIVE: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told close friends and associates that he is considering a run for president in 2028, according to two people familiar with the conversations. https://t.co/WRrJtIOYEl

— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 29, 2026

NBC News put three reporters on this scoop: Courtney Kube, Peter Nicholas, and Matt Dixon. Polymarket picked up the story, and Hegseth responded:

100% false.

We told NBC that, but they just lie w/ anonymous “sources.”

My only job: Make @DeptofWar Great Again.

Carry on Patriots, and enjoy your Friday night. https://t.co/OxwekfSAjy

— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) August 28, 2026

It’s part of what they do, create a false narrative and run with it. Pete is too smart to fall for this BS😎✌️🔥

— dog (@cheerupdog) August 29, 2026

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Fake news is running wild.

— Ezra A. Cohen (@EzraACohen) August 29, 2026

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Absolutely clear and strong. 🇺🇸 No distractions—just getting the job done. 🇺🇸🔥

— Andriana❤️🇺🇲 (@Andriana13558) August 29, 2026

He already came out and said this was untrue. The truth means nothing to you people.

— DP (@liveoakrange) August 29, 2026

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I hate the phrase “familiar with the conversations”, especially coming from an untrustworthy MSM outlet like NBC.

— BadgerTriGrl (@Wisc425) August 29, 2026

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“People familiar with the matter.” “People are saying.” “Sources say.” “An anonymous source tells us.” Pure MSM gutter slop.

— Biden’s Blonde Leg Hair (@clawed_s) August 29, 2026

Don’t believe it. It’s another attempt to get a reaction. It’s all they have left. Close friends don’t talk to NBC. Two people familiar is one person looking into a mirror.

— casual logic (observations)🇺🇸 (@Charles96435711) August 29, 2026

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How did it take three reporters to allegedly talk to two people familiar with the matter?

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