Hegseth shuts down report he’s eyeing 2028 presidential bid: ‘100% false’

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Friday denied a report that he is considering a presidential bid in 2028, as speculation builds around which Republicans will battle to succeed President Donald Trump. 

“100% false. We told NBC that, but they just lie w/ anonymous ‘sources,’” Hegseth said on social media.

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