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# Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth is facing scrutiny over recent boat strikes, with calls for transparency and potential impeachment proceedings. Meanwhile, discussions around US military communication with China and relations with ASEAN nations continue.

### About Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth is a prominent figure in US defense and foreign policy.  

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XXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Pete Hegseth in the last XX hours which is down XXXX% from XXXXX in the previous XX hours
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The most influential creators that mention Pete Hegseth in the last XX hours

| Creator                                     | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
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| [@jenayxowp94](/creator/tiktok/jenayxowp94) | X    | XXX       | X     | X           |

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Most Supportive Themes:
- US-China Military Communication: (15%) Discussions and agreements between the US and China to establish direct military communication channels.
- US-ASEAN Relations: (12%) Pete Hegseth's engagement with ASEAN nations to foster regional security and counter Chinese influence.
- US-Vietnam Relations: (10%) Efforts to deepen defense cooperation and address war legacies between the US and Vietnam.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Nigeria Christian Persecution: (25%) US military preparedness to act against Islamic terrorists in Nigeria if the government fails to protect Christians.
- Caribbean Drug Boat Strikes: (18%) US military strikes on alleged drug-running boats in the Caribbean, leading to senatorial demands for information.
- Pentagon-Congress Relations: (15%) New requirements imposed by Pete Hegseth on Pentagon interactions with Congress, and disputes over information sharing.
  

### Top Pete Hegseth News
Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours  

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"Trump Backtracks on Releasing Video of Boat Strike - The New York Times"  
[News Link](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/us/politics/trump-boat-strike-video-hegseth.html) [@nytimes](/creator/x/nytimes) 2025-12-08T22:38Z 228.6M followers, 304.3K engagements


"Trump administrations AUKUS deal review details refused by Richard Marles XX times"  
[News Link](https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/hegseth-touts-australia-s-next-1-5-billion-aukus-cheque-as-ministers-meet-20251209-p5nlzl.html) [@smh](/creator/x/smh) 2025-12-08T20:51Z 228.6M followers, 38.1K engagements


"Hegseth said US military should refuse unlawful Trump orders in unearthed 2016 interview Pete Hegseth The Guardian"  
[News Link](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/08/hegseth-unlawful-orders-trump-fox-interview) [@guardian](/creator/x/guardian) 2025-12-08T19:50Z 228.6M followers, XXX engagements


"Dear Pete Hegseth: I'm Glad the Japanese Navy Spared My Grandfather"  
[News Link](https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/pete-hegseth-japanese-navy-spared-grandfather-1235479143/) [@RollingStone](/creator/x/RollingStone) 2025-12-08T15:39Z 5.6M followers, 10.3K engagements



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

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"Trump says Pete Hegseth can testify before Congress over X September boat strike if he wants live Trump administration"  
[Reddit Link](https://redd.it/1pi895p) [@Own-Two1704](/creator/reddit/Own-Two1704) 2025-12-09T14:15Z X followers, XXX engagements


"Trump walks back comments about releasing remaining Sept. X boat strikes video: "I didn't say that""  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FbaVRRHUqwU) [@CBSNews](/creator/youtube/CBSNews) 2025-12-09T14:12Z 6.8M followers, 28.1K engagements


"This was murder and a war crime. Trump needs to release the video of the strike so the American people can see for themselves. He said he would have no problem doing that but now says he wont. 😡 Pete Hegseth needs to be held accountable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AnnieForTruth/status/1998384773409222886) [@AnnieForTruth](/creator/x/AnnieForTruth) 2025-12-09T13:30Z 134.7K followers, 1089 engagements


"President Trump defers to Defense Secretary Hegseth on boat-strike video release"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JdIzcJAduhU) [@abcnews](/creator/youtube/abcnews) 2025-12-09T13:20Z 19.2M followers, 90.2K engagements