Pit Hegset
Pit Hegset is the Secretary of Defense of the United States, serving under President Donald Trump. He is noted for being the first member of Trump's administration to visit NATO headquarters in Brussels, where he attended a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Hegset's visit is significant as it comes amid discussions of military aid to Ukraine, although he is not expected to announce new assistance during this trip. His role emphasizes the U.S. commitment to diplomatic resolutions in the Ukraine conflict and highlights the importance of European leadership in security support for Ukraine.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serbia | 3 | 5.67 | 0.25% | +10% | 8,737,371 | 24,230 | $55,000 | 153$ |
| Uzbekistan | 2 | 5.50 | 0.31% | +10% | 33,469,203 | 115,774 | $57,000 | 197$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 15,926 | $180,000 | 153$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 3.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 41,731 | $155,000 | 148$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 628,066 | 542 | $5,500 | 5$ |
| Totals | 8 | 105,345,109 | 198,203 | $452,500 | 656$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Montenegro:
Pit Hegset stated that the attacker was killed by 'partner forces' in Syria.
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Serbia:
Pit Hegset defended against accusations that the U.S. military committed a war crime during an operation against Venezuelan drug smuggling boats.
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Ukraine:
Pit Hegset is the head of the Pentagon who allegedly compromised American military operations by sharing details through the Signal messenger.
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Serbia:
Pit Hegset stated that the Pentagon will continue operations against alleged 'narcoboats' and supported the decision to conduct a second attack on a vessel.
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Kazakhstan:
Pentagon chief Pit Hegset ordered the deployment of a U.S. aircraft carrier group to the Caribbean.
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Uzbekistan:
Pit Hegset is the U.S. Secretary of Defense who announced the deployment of additional troops to Washington in response to the shooting.
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Serbia:
Pit Hegset stated that the shooting at the White House was a cowardly act aimed at the best of America.
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Uzbekistan:
Pit Hegset stated that declaring the 'Cartel of the Suns' as a terrorist organization would open many new opportunities for the U.S.
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Serbia:
Hegset announced the new operation aimed at combating drug trafficking in Central and South America.
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Belarus:
Pit Hegset announced the start of a military operation against drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere.
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