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Trump dismisses Hagès presidential bid as premature

President Trump says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's potential 2028 run is too early.

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US President Donald Trump stated on 2026-01-31 that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's potential presidential bid is too early. [1] Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on Wednesday night that depicts a figure resembling him toppling a sign reading 'Lake Ontario' and replacing it with 'Lake America'. [2] Analysis by The New York Times on Monday found that Hegseth has now fired or blocked the promotions of more than 80 generals and admirals. [3] Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked the promotion of at least six U.S. Army officers to the rank of two-star general, according to reports from The Hill. [4] Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied reports of a presidential bid, stating on X that the rumors are 100% false. [5] President Trump said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is doing a great job and that his focus should remain on the military and caring for the armed forces. [6] President Trump suggested that Pete Hegseth should wait until the midterm elections before considering a presidential run. [7] Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated that a new sign reading 'Lake Ontario. Now and Always' was installed to remind people of the lake's name. [8] Tech giant Apple has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America in its maps application following an order from Donald Trump. [9] In March, the secretary was said to have blocked four other Army officers - two women and two Black men - in similar fashion. [10] Sources told The Hill that the unnamed individuals had been set for the rank of two-star general until Hegseth intervened. [11]
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  1. US President Donald Trump stated on 2026-01-31 that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's potential presidential bid is too early. · KyungHyangSinmun
  2. Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on Wednesday night that depicts a figure resembling him toppling a sign reading 'Lake Ontario' and replacing it with 'Lake America'. · B.T.
  3. Analysis by The New York Times on Monday found that Hegseth has now fired or blocked the promotions of more than 80 generals and admirals. · The Independent
  4. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked the promotion of at least six U.S. Army officers to the rank of two-star general, according to reports from The Hill. · The Independent
  5. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied reports of a presidential bid, stating on X that the rumors are 100% false. · KyungHyangSinmun
  6. President Trump said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is doing a great job and that his focus should remain on the military and caring for the armed forces. · KyungHyangSinmun
  7. President Trump suggested that Pete Hegseth should wait until the midterm elections before considering a presidential run. · KyungHyangSinmun
  8. Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated that a new sign reading 'Lake Ontario. Now and Always' was installed to remind people of the lake's name. · B.T.
  9. Tech giant Apple has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America in its maps application following an order from Donald Trump. · B.T.
  10. In March, the secretary was said to have blocked four other Army officers - two women and two Black men - in similar fashion. · The Independent
  11. Sources told The Hill that the unnamed individuals had been set for the rank of two-star general until Hegseth intervened. · The Independent
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