Pete Hegseth
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Pete Hegseth — full AI read
Pete Hegseth — US Secretary of Defense (United States) — ranks #130/635 on the Power & Influence Index (57.9). Greatest lever: Political power (78.0, Leading). Entrenchment 50/100; net worth $0bn.
Role
US Secretary of Defense
Country
United States
Category
Defense & intelligence
Net worth / capital
$0bn
Controls
Pentagon, US armed forces, $850B+ budget, defense AI procurement, force posture
Dimension read
| Dimension | Value | Standing | What a high vs low value means — and where Pete Hegseth sits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PII Power & Influence (PII) | 57.9 | Strong · #130/635 | High here — near the apex of civilizational influence. ▲ high: near the apex of civilizational influence · ▼ low: lower relative influence within this elite set |
| Economic power Economic power | 52.0 | Developing · #415/635 | Low here — limited economic control. ▲ high: controls vast wealth and companies · ▼ low: limited economic control |
| Political power Political power | 78.0 | Leading · #18/635 | High here — commands states, law or policy. ▲ high: commands states, law or policy · ▼ low: little formal political power |
| AI power AI power | 58.0 | Moderate · #199/635 | Mid-pack. High would mean shapes or controls the trajectory of AI; low would mean limited sway over AI's direction. ▲ high: shapes or controls the trajectory of AI · ▼ low: limited sway over AI's direction |
| Platform reach Platform reach | 60.0 | Strong · #163/635 | High here — commands a vast audience or network. ▲ high: commands a vast audience or network · ▼ low: limited direct reach |
| Institutional control Institutional control | 83.0 | Strong · #82/635 | High here — controls pivotal institutions and capital. ▲ high: controls pivotal institutions and capital · ▼ low: limited institutional control |
| Entrenchment / tenure Entrenchment / tenure | 50.0 | Lagging · #568/635 | Low here — power is contingent — term-limited or contestable. ▲ high: power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake) · ▼ low: power is contingent — term-limited or contestable |
Strengths
- Political power (78.0, Leading) — commands states, law or policy.
- Institutional control (83.0, Strong) — controls pivotal institutions and capital.
- Platform reach (60.0, Strong) — commands a vast audience or network.
Risk factors
- Contingent power (tenure 50): term-limited or contestable — influence may fade with office or markets.
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