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Pete Hegseth - January 12, 2026
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Pete Hegseth - January 12, 2026
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is set to deliver his third major "Arsenal of Freedom" speech at SpaceX's Starbase, emphasizing the facility's role in American defense manufacturing.
Starbase, Texas
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is scheduled to deliver his third major "Arsenal of Freedom" speech at SpaceX's Starbase on Monday, January 12, 2026. Hegseth has been using this nationwide tour to promote a "wartime footing" and a move toward rapid, commercial-first defense manufacturing. Tomorrow's visit will see him address the SpaceX workforce and leadership, likely including Elon Musk, to emphasize the facility's critical role in American "peace through strength".
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is scheduled to deliver his third major "Arsenal of Freedom" speech at SpaceX's Starbase on Monday, January 12, 2026. Hegseth has been using this nationwide tour to promote a "wartime footing" and a move toward rapid, commercial-first defense manufacturing. Tomorrow's visit will see him address the SpaceX workforce and leadership, likely including Elon Musk, to emphasize the facility's critical role in American "peace through strength".