{"id":2651933,"date":"2026-08-30T11:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T15:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/100-false-they-just-lie-hegseth-blasts-nbc-news-over-rumored-2028-presidential-campaign\/"},"modified":"2026-08-30T11:54:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T15:54:09","slug":"100-false-they-just-lie-hegseth-blasts-nbc-news-over-rumored-2028-presidential-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/100-false-they-just-lie-hegseth-blasts-nbc-news-over-rumored-2028-presidential-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018100% False\u2026 They Just Lie\u2019: Hegseth Blasts NBC News Over Rumored 2028 Presidential Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F100-false-they-just-lie-hegseth-blasts-nbc-news-over-rumored-2028-presidential-campaign%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2651933&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >news article discusses false reports claiming<\/a> that pete Hegseth, the Secretary of War, intends to run for president in 2028. NBC News previously reported that Hegseth was considering a presidential bid after discussions with friends, but Hegseth strongly denied these rumors, labeling them as &#8220;100% false&#8221; and criticizing the media for spreading misinformation. Despite his denial, speculation about his potential political future persists, especially given his recent activities and visits to Iowa. Some political insiders suggest Hegseth could appeal to conservative voters and might compete with other figures like J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio in the future. Nevertheless, official sources from the Pentagon reaffirm that Hegseth&#8217;s primary focus remains on his current role, dismissing any plans for a presidential run. The topic of his potential candidacy continues to generate interest and discussion within political circles.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A report that he would seek the White House in 2028 is fake news in all its questionable glory, according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/2028-election\/pete-hegseth-talking-possible-run-president-2028-sources-say-rcna594891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBC News<\/a> reported Friday that Hegseth is talking about a possible run.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c100% false,\u201d Hegseth <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/petehegseth\/status\/2093475499242934557?s=46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe told NBC that, but they just lie w\/ anonymous \u2018sources.\u2019 My only job: Make @DeptofWar Great Again,\u201d Hegseth posted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCarry on Patriots, and enjoy your Friday night,\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaite.com\/media\/news\/pete-hegseth-privately-floats-presidential-run-to-friends-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mediaite\u2019s summary<\/a> of the paywall-protected NBC News report said that NBC reported that Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer, talked about the concept of a run with their friends.<\/p>\n<p>NBC News cited two people familiar with the discussions.<\/p>\n<p>A mid-August trip to the Iowa State Fair to campaign for Republican Rep. Zach Nunn of Iowa galvanized speculation.<\/p>\n<p>The Pentagon replied to NBC\u2019s anonymous sources by saying, \u201cSecretary Hegseth is not running for president, and his main priority is leading the War Department. All other speculation is foolish.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The concept of Hegseth as a candidate drew mixed reviews.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHegseth is good for men, for base voters. He encapsulates that masculinity that Trump captured in 2024,\u201d NBC News quoted what it said was one operative as saying.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMAGA really loves Hegseth,\u201d another source said. That source said Hegseth would need \u201cto deliver the goods.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you want to be secretary of war, you\u2019ve got to win wars,\u201d the operative said.<\/p>\n<p>But American Conservative Union chairman Matt Schlapp liked the notion, saying to NBC News, \u201cPete Hegseth should consider running for president. He\u2019s an impressive guy and has a tremendous amount of energy.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This could make things interesting in 2028, although Hegseth says it\u2019s untrue. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/E2j2ILTExB\">https:\/\/t.co\/E2j2ILTExB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Steve Sebelius (@SteveSebelius) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SteveSebelius\/status\/2093745849591529950?\">August 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Speculation about a post-administration political career for Hegseth is not new.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOfficials familiar with Hegseth\u2019s thinking believe that he is considering a run for president or some other political office after his time in the Trump administration is over,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/2026\/08\/17\/hegseth-travels-iowa-his-personal-capacity-amid-2028-speculation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Washington Post<\/a> reported earlier this month as Hegseth was heading to Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>A Hegseth candidacy could mean he would compete with two other Trump administration heavyweights \u2014 Vice President J.D. 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