Pete Hegseth reports at least $3.1 million in cash, investments and Bitcoin

Politics & PolicyPublished Thu, Sep 24 20262:05 PM EDTKey PointsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported at least $3.1 million in cash, retirement investments and Bitcoin in his newly released 2025 annual financial disclosure. One bank account held more than $1 million, compared with a $15,001-to-$50,000 range for an account with the same description in his 2024 nominee filing.His family bought $1.41 million to $3.05 million in ETFs in 2025 after selling dozens of individual stocks.U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon on May 5, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia.Chip Somodevilla | Getty ImagesDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported at least $3.1 million in cash, retirement investments and Bitcoin in his newly released 2025 annual financial disclosure, including more than $1 million held in a single bank account.The Office of Government Ethics filings provides the latest look at the finances of the former firebrand Fox News host, who was confirmed as defense secretary in January 2025. Hegseth is currently facing calls to be impeached from members of his own party related to his handling of the war in Iran.Hegseth reported five retirement-...