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# ![@SecWar Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1883257372740591616.png) @SecWar Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth posts on X about strike, china, sea, strong the most. They currently have XXXXXXX followers and XX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

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### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::1883257372740591616/posts_active)
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### Followers: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1883257372740591616/followers)
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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[countries](/list/countries)  #654 [finance](/list/finance)  XXXX%

**Social topic influence**
[strike](/topic/strike) #828, [china](/topic/china) 7.14%, [sea](/topic/sea) 7.14%, [strong](/topic/strong) 3.57%, [command](/topic/command) #72, [defence](/topic/defence) #367, [united states](/topic/united-states) #137, [exchanges](/topic/exchanges) 1.79%, [build a](/topic/build-a) 1.79%, [future](/topic/future) XXXX%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"I want to thank Minister Giang for his steadfast commitment to addressing war legacies. Our defense relationship supports U.S. and Vietnam veterans journey toward healing and reconciliation through veteran-to-veteran visits artifact exchanges and finding and identifying remains. Addressing our past helps us build a bright strong future"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1985208472028262463)  2025-11-03T04:52Z 985.3K followers, 165.8K engagements


"As usual the fake news is delivering more fabricated inflammatory and derogatory reporting to discredit our incredible warriors fighting to protect the homeland. As weve said from the beginning and in every statement these highly effective strikes are specifically intended to be lethal kinetic strikes. The declared intent is to stop lethal drugs destroy narco-boats and kill the narco-terrorists who are poisoning the American people. Every trafficker we kill is affiliated with a Designated Terrorist Organization. The Biden administration preferred the kid gloves approach allowing millions of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1994552598142038358)  2025-11-28T23:42Z 985.3K followers, 11.2M engagements


"The Chairman and I took a ride into the danger zone with TOPGUN at Naval Air Station Fallon. Incredible Americans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1980057205899702359)  2025-10-19T23:43Z 985.2K followers, 626.7K engagements


"SND Teodoro and I met today for the fourth time this year to advance our strong defense partnership. We will work relentlessly to reestablish deterrence in the South China Sea and advance our alliance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1984160977789841699)  2025-10-31T07:30Z 985.2K followers, 290K engagements


"We love football but we love our warriors even more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1988029726427132315)  2025-11-10T23:43Z 985.2K followers, 315.7K engagements


"Earlier this morning on President Trump's orders I directed a lethal kinetic strike on a narco-trafficking vessel affiliated with Designated Terrorist Organizations in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility. Four male narco-terrorists aboard the vessel were killed in the strike and no U.S. forces were harmed in the operation. The strike was conducted in international waters just off the coast of Venezuela while the vessel was transporting substantial amounts of narcotics - headed to America to poison our people. Our intelligence without a doubt confirmed that this vessel was trafficking"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1974150886084485503)  2025-10-03T16:33Z 985.3K followers, 14M engagements


"On October 17th at the direction of President Trump the Department of War conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel affiliated with Ejrcito de Liberacin Nacional (ELN) a Designated Terrorist Organization that was operating in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility. The vessel was known by our intelligence to be involved in illicit narcotics smuggling was traveling along a known narco-trafficking route and was transporting substantial amounts of narcotics. There were three male narco-terrorists aboard the vessel during the strikewhich was conducted in international waters. All three"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1979930208472912048)  2025-10-19T15:18Z 985.3K followers, 3.5M engagements


"Earlier today at the direction of President Trump the Department of War carried out a lethal kinetic strike on yet another narco-trafficking vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization (DTO) in the Eastern Pacific. This vessel like all the others was known by our intelligence to be involved in illicit narcotics smuggling was transiting along a known narco-trafficking route and carrying narcotics. Four male narco-terrorists were aboard the vesseland killedduring the strike which was conducted in international waters. No U.S. forces were harmed in this strike. The Western Hemisphere"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1983676996220588093)  2025-10-29T23:27Z 985.3K followers, 4.4M engagements


"Happy to celebrate the KL Accords with Malaysias Minister of Defense Khaled bin Nordin. He is a clear-eyed leader who is willing to work with us to pursue peace through strength and understands the challenges we all face in the South China Sea. I look forward to welcoming him to the Pentagon next year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1983983333924077908)  2025-10-30T19:44Z 985.3K followers, 239.3K engagements


"Productive meeting today with Defense Minister @sjafriesjams where we discussed deepening our defense ties. Indonesia is a valued partner and an anchor of regional stability. I look forward to welcoming him to the Pentagon soon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1984141223897264406)  2025-10-31T06:11Z 985.3K followers, 371.2K engagements


"I was pleased to meet Thai Minister of Defence Nattaphon. We're deepening our long-standing alliance by strengthening interoperability enhancing defense industrial base collaboration and expanding training in new domains. Also recognized the historic signing of the KL Accords last week which demonstrates President Trump's commitment to peace through strength"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1984193858985415153)  2025-10-31T09:40Z 985.3K followers, 156.2K engagements


"I visited the DMZ with my ROK counterpart Minister Ahn to meet the brave troops of the U.S. ROK and UN Command that maintain the military armistice on the Peninsula. Our forces remain ready to support President Trumps efforts to bring lasting peace through strength"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1985389389841571889)  2025-11-03T16:51Z 985.3K followers, 583.1K engagements


"This is our why"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1985837623185666208)  2025-11-04T22:32Z 985.3K followers, 735.4K engagements


"Yesterday at the direction of President Trump two lethal kinetic strikes were conducted on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. These vessels were known by our intelligence to be associated with illicit narcotics smuggling were carrying narcotics and were transiting along a known narco-trafficking transit route in the Eastern Pacific. Both strikes were conducted in international waters and X male narco-terrorists were aboard each vessel. All X were killed. No U.S. forces were harmed. Under President Trump we are protecting the homeland and killing these cartel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1987863821868732447)  2025-11-10T12:44Z 985.3K followers, 2.1M engagements


"Back to Basics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1990603734775443868)  2025-11-18T02:11Z 985.3K followers, 703.1K engagements


"Yesterday I met with Nigerias National Security Advisor and his team to discuss the horrific violence against Christians in their country. Under @POTUS leadership DOW is working aggressively with Nigeria to end the persecution of Christians by jihadist terrorists"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1991908064912617733)  2025-11-21T16:34Z 985.3K followers, 2.1M engagements


"Update on the Barracks Task Force"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1993479226108825791)  2025-11-26T00:37Z 985.3K followers, 520.5K engagements


"Happy Thanksgiving to the Warriors who defend this land every single day. We thank God for your courage your calling and your sacrifice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1994048303898743255)  2025-11-27T14:18Z 985.3K followers, 938K engagements


"The funding provided by the Big Beautiful Bill is ready to be used to mount an effective sprint to build combat power. We call it Drone Dominance. At the War Department we are adopting new technologies with a fight tonight philosophy so our warfighters have the cutting-edge tools they need to prevail"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1995983917627650067)  2025-12-02T22:30Z 985.3K followers, 1.2M engagements


"The War Department is the sword and shield of Peace Through Strength"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1997482155165814834)  2025-12-07T01:43Z 985.3K followers, 203.4K engagements


"The era of weakness is over at the Department of War"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1997721634032222287)  2025-12-07T17:35Z 985.3K followers, 1.6M engagements


"I recently met with Swedish Minister of Defence Jonson at the Pentagon. Sweden is rapidly increasing its defense spending and views its new NATO membership as a call to step up not slow down"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1997809687979528292)  2025-12-07T23:25Z 985.3K followers, 432.9K engagements


"Today we are unleashing This platform puts the worlds most powerful frontier AI models directly into the hands of every American warrior. We will continue to aggressively field the worlds best technology to make our fighting force more lethal than ever before. And all American made"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1998408545591578972)  2025-12-09T15:05Z 985.3K followers, 2.8M engagements


"We are rightfully moving U.S. Space Command to Huntsville Alabama. This move will accelerate our space efforts create tens of thousands of jobs drive billions in investment and bolster Americas ability to defendand dominatethe next frontier"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1999626674099704079)  2025-12-12T23:45Z 985.3K followers, 310.2K engagements


"Each and every day with urgency and for lethality we are building the Arsenal of Freedom"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1999805675682091455)  2025-12-13T11:36Z 985.3K followers, 129.5K engagements


"I met with my counterparts from Australia Japan and the Philippines for the second time this year to discuss increased deterrence and readiness in the South China Sea. We share an ongoing commitment to ensure peace and stability in the region and are resolute in our partnership to maintain peace through strength. @DefenceAust @ModJapan_en @dndphl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1984725445531840682)  2025-11-01T20:53Z 985.2K followers, 1.5M engagements


"Leaving Malaysia after a productive visit to ADMM-Plus"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1984840084550504892)  2025-11-02T04:28Z 985.1K followers, 297.6K engagements


"Just concluded a great visit to Vietnam. It was a pleasure to meetwith General Secretary Lam President Cuong and Minister Giang as we mark XX years of diplomatic relations. We're deepening defense cooperation to bolster regional security"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1985160009185952221)  2025-11-03T01:40Z 985.2K followers, 503.4K engagements


"As weve said before vessel strikes on narco-terrorists will continue until their the poisoning of the American people stops. Today at the direction of President Trump the Department of War carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization. The vessel was trafficking narcotics in the Caribbean and was struck in international waters. No U.S. forces were harmed in the strike and three male narco-terrorists who were aboard the vessel were killed. To all narco-terrorists who threaten our homeland: if you want to stay alive stop trafficking drugs. If"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1986631797547921741)  2025-11-07T03:08Z 985.2K followers, 2.5M engagements


"Bragg is back I just signed a memorandum reversing the naming of Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1889119135759585562)  2025-02-11T01:07Z 985.2K followers, 8.8M engagements


"For XXX years the Marines have been the tip of the spear in the defense of freedom. Honored to join @VP in celebrating the unmatched legacy of the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fidelis"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1979917560024801713)  2025-10-19T14:28Z 985.2K followers, 967.8K engagements


"Yesterday at the direction of President Trump the Department of War carried out three lethal kinetic strikes on four vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations (DTO) trafficking narcotics in the Eastern Pacific. The four vessels were known by our intelligence apparatus transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and carrying narcotics. Eight male narco-terrorists were aboard the vessels during the first strike. Four male narco-terrorists were aboard the vessel during the second strike. Three male narco-terrorists were aboard the vessel during the third strike. A total of 14"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1983164355999883548)  2025-10-28T13:30Z 985.2K followers, 5.7M engagements


"Today I met with Chinas Minister of National Defense Admiral Dong Jun on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting Plus. It was a good and constructive meeting. I highlighted the importance of maintaining a balance of power in the Indo-Pacific and emphasized U.S. concerns about Chinas activities in the South China Sea around Taiwan and towards U.S. allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. United States does not seek conflict it will continue to stoutly defend its interests and ensure it has the capabilities in the region to do so. Todays meeting followed the our September X video"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1984103909359497587)  2025-10-31T03:43Z 985.3K followers, 932.1K engagements


"Today at the direction of President Trump the Department of War carried out a lethal kinetic strike on another narco-trafficking vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization (DTO) in the Caribbean. This vessellike EVERY OTHERwas known by our intelligence to be involved in illicit narcotics smuggling was transiting along a known narco-trafficking route and carrying narcotics. Three male narco-terrorists were aboard the vessel during the strike which was conducted in international waters. All three terrorists were killed and no U.S. forces were harmed in this strike. These"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1984816590940987802)  2025-11-02T02:55Z 985.2K followers, 1.6M engagements


"Today at the direction of President Trump the Department of War carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization (DTO). Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was involved in illicit narcotics smuggling transiting along a known narco-trafficking route and carrying narcotics. The strike was conducted in international waters in the Eastern Pacific. No U.S. forces were harmed in the strike and two male narco-terrorists who were aboard the vessel were killed. We will find and terminate EVERY vessel with the intention of trafficking drugs to America"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1985863010376642677)  2025-11-05T00:13Z 985.2K followers, 3.3M engagements


"Americas best stepped forward Proud to welcome the next generation of warriors and honor all who have worn the uniform at the Commanders Salute to Service. God Bless America"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1987711602955526510)  2025-11-10T02:39Z 985.2K followers, 269.2K engagements


"To every veteran who raised their right hand and answered the call thank you. Today and every day we honor you. We are free because of you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1988254220366090429)  2025-11-11T14:35Z 985.2K followers, 846.7K engagements


"America is blessed to have extraordinary patriots standing watch over her this Thanksgiving"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1993521015654363600)  2025-11-26T03:23Z 985.3K followers, 699.2K engagements


"We are bringing Christmas back to the Pentagon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1996629335084794069)  2025-12-04T17:15Z 985.3K followers, 620.7K engagements


"We are rebuilding the Arsenal of Freedom"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1997339485118361860)  2025-12-06T16:16Z 985.3K followers, 1.8M engagements


"Yesterday I met with Australias Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence @RichardMarlesMP and the UKs Secretary of State for Defence @JohnHealey_MP to reaffirm our shared commitment to AUKUS. In line with @POTUS guidance to move full steam ahead we discussed opportunities to strengthen AUKUS and ensure its long-term success in the Indo-Pacific"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1999221386728910941)  2025-12-11T20:54Z 985.3K followers, 136.4K engagements


"Great meeting with Defense Minister Koizumi today. The U.S.-Japan Alliance remains vital to the security of the Asia-Pacific and I welcome Japans recent commitment to increase its defense spending. Together we can achieve Peace through Strength"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1983362392907039101)  2025-10-29T02:36Z 985.3K followers, 8.2M engagements


"President Trump ordered action and the Department of War is delivering. Today Im announcing Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR. Led by Joint Task Force Southern Spear and @SOUTHCOM this mission defends our Homeland removes narco-terrorists from our Hemisphere and secures our Homeland from the drugs that are killing our people. The Western Hemisphere is Americas neighborhood and we will protect it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1989094923497316430)  2025-11-13T22:16Z 985.3K followers, 13.7M engagements


"The savage who perpetrated this attack was killed by partner forces. Let it be known if you target Americans anywhere in the world you will spend the rest of your brief anxious life knowing the United States will hunt you find you and ruthlessly kill you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1999882265355227392)  2025-12-13T16:41Z 985.3K followers, 3.6M engagements


"Gratitude for our warriors is everlasting. May God bless them as they stand the eternal watch"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecWar/status/1999903425950363999)  2025-12-13T18:05Z 985.3K followers, 271K engagements