22.2% · Low confidence
Shrink DoD civilian workforce and reduce bureaucracy
“We will ... shrink the civilian workforce to enhance efficiency.”
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Pete Hegseth
29th United States Secretary of Defense
Photo: Photo: U.S. Department of Defense / Official portrait (public domain). Source: Wikimedia Commons
15.5%
Yes votes ÷ Yes and No votes across this person's promises. Unsure votes are excluded. This reflects community confidence.
110 confidence votes
17Yes, I trust them
93No, I don't
0Unsure
About Pete Hegseth
An American government official, author, former television personality, and former Army National Guard officer who has served since 2025 as the 29th United States secretary of defense
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6 trackedThe promises.
22.2% · Low confidence
17.4% · Low confidence
End “woke culture” and restore traditional military standards
“We will … end ‘woke’ culture in the military.”
6.7% · Low confidence
Roll back diversity / DEI programs in Pentagon
“Any general … that was involved … in any of the DEI, woke shit has got to go.”
8.3% · Low confidence
Operate Defense Department with speed, accountability, agility
“We’re going to hold people accountable … operate swiftly.”
16.7% · Low confidence
Provide support / resources as needed at U.S. southern border
“Whatever is needed at the border will be provided.”
14.3% · Low confidence
Restore warrior ethos and trust in military
“We will restore warrior ethos and trust in the military.”