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Pete Hegseth Iowa Trip Fuels 2028 Speculation
Newsmax ^

Posted on 08/18/2026 8:28:22 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET

Hegseth traveled to Iowa in his "personal capacity," according to the Pentagon, appearing at a fundraiser for Republican Rep. Zach Nunn.

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KEYWORDS: 2028; hegseth; maga; potus

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To: thefactor

Rubio or De Santis…not necessarily in that order.


21 posted on 08/18/2026 9:26:20 AM PDT by Signalman (When your enemy is digging himself a hole, don't take away his shovel.)
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To: thefactor

Rubio could be a stellar candidate. Experienced legislatively, knows the dangers of the enemy here and abroad, polished speaker.
Honestly—does not need a billionaire sugar daddy like Vance needs to climb the ladder of success.
Repubs have a strong bench and much is attributed to our POTUS. A strong leader that is best complemented with a follow on with the likes of a Rubio.


22 posted on 08/18/2026 9:34:55 AM PDT by whistleduck
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To: ryderann

Yup...Peter’s Principle.


23 posted on 08/18/2026 9:36:14 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: whistleduck
Honestly—does not need a billionaire sugar daddy like Vance needs to climb the ladder of success.

You can’t be serious. Rubio has worked in government his entire life. His “billionaire sugar daddy” has been the taxpayers who pay his salary and the corporate interests who are his real employers.

24 posted on 08/18/2026 9:39:56 AM PDT by Alberta's Child (If I leave here, it’s because I’m tired of arguing with geriatric parrots wearing MAGA hats.)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Snowball’s chance.


25 posted on 08/18/2026 9:40:37 AM PDT by yldstrk
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To: bankwalker

Hegpeth needs a better tailor. He always looks like he buys suits off the rack that are one size too small.
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you don’t have to be female to notice that.

whether that’s a look that’s appealing to the general public is another matter.

my personal order of presidents is the veep and then rubio. its a jump ball after that.


26 posted on 08/18/2026 9:49:43 AM PDT by ckilmer (`61)
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To: thefactor

Don’t think Pete is ready for prime-time.


27 posted on 08/18/2026 9:50:25 AM PDT by chopperk (,)
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To: chopperk

As of now, I am for DeSantis.


28 posted on 08/18/2026 9:56:23 AM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: dfwgator

DeSantis for me also ...


29 posted on 08/18/2026 9:59:35 AM PDT by bankwalker (Feminists, like all Marxists, are ungrateful parasites.)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Rubio is the obvious choice. He’ll win too.


30 posted on 08/18/2026 10:11:22 AM PDT by toddausauras (47 47 47 )
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To: Responsibility2nd

How true.


31 posted on 08/18/2026 10:11:50 AM PDT by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
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To: DIRTYSECRET

For me, Hegseth has been at the top of the list.


32 posted on 08/18/2026 10:20:33 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam ( "Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away". - B. Franklin)
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To: All

I’d prefer he earn his creds by finishing the job in Iran.


33 posted on 08/18/2026 10:30:48 AM PDT by mmichaels1970 ( )
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To: Flaming Conservative

Ditto


34 posted on 08/18/2026 10:32:44 AM PDT by Mr. Lucky
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Nope. Too divisive for too many. Not me, but I don’t count the votes so........ 😊👍🇺🇸


35 posted on 08/18/2026 10:35:21 AM PDT by rktman (Patriotism not 'hateriotism' !. Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🇺🇸)
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To: ryderann
Hegseth has found his niche, and it’s just right.

And also slim enough to fit in the commanders port on the Abrams tank.

36 posted on 08/18/2026 10:41:55 AM PDT by spokeshave ( Angry Dads. Grumpy Grandads, Curmudgeons, old Geezers & Cancer survivors.)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Veteran, makes him best choice.


37 posted on 08/18/2026 11:17:00 AM PDT by exnavy (See article IV section 4 of our constitution.)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Well. That would be a waste of time and money.


38 posted on 08/18/2026 11:49:06 AM PDT by Sequoyah101 (Opinions and belly buttons, everybody has one and they get to show them if they want to.)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Hegseth will never run for president. This a bs piece.


39 posted on 08/18/2026 12:46:39 PM PDT by maddog55 (The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

WWIII

(not one eleven)


40 posted on 08/18/2026 2:21:15 PM PDT by A strike (fvckMI6 Drool Britannia & No more Dots)
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