Pete Hegseth receives cheers at Texas A&M before Kentucky game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a pregame appearance at Kyle Field on September 19 before Texas A&M's game against Kentucky. Alongside Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Hegseth spoke to the Corps of Cadets earlier that day, expressing pride in American strength and the institution's resolve. His visit follows recent political controversy with the introduction of impeachment articles against him by U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie. The status of the game remains unclear as it is currently in progress.
- •Hegseth appeared at Texas A&M before the game against Kentucky.
- •He spoke to the Corps of Cadets, praising American strength.
- •His visit coincides with political controversy involving impeachment articles.
- •The game remains in progress with no results reported.
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth draws cheers in appearance at Texas A&M football game
"After speaking to the Corps of Cadets, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a pregame appearance at Kyle Field before the Aggies played Kentucky.
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