Pete Hegseth Sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Defense by Vice President JD Vance

Pete Hegseth Sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Defense by Vice President JD Vance

Pete Hegseth has officially been sworn in as the new U.S. Secretary of Defense. Today (January 25), Vice President JD Vance administered the oath of office in a special ceremony.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by various military officials, diplomats, and prominent personalities. After assuming the role of Secretary of Defense, Hegseth pledged to strengthen and modernize the defense sector.

Vice President JD Vance stated, "Pete Hegseth is a leader committed to enhancing the strength of the U.S. military and ensuring national security. Under his leadership, we look forward to achieving new milestones."

Hegseth, a former military officer and renowned analyst, is expected to leverage his extensive experience and expertise to provide a fresh direction to the operations of the Department of Defense.

After taking office, Hegseth remarked, "I am always committed to protecting the nation's security. I will do everything necessary to make our military more modern, efficient, and resilient."