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Under which president did Hagel serve as Secretary of Defense?

  • Barack Obama

  • George W. Bush

  • Bill Clinton

  • Donald Trump

Answer

Barack Obama appointed Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense in 2013. Hagel served in this role until 2015, making him the first Vietnam War veteran to hold the position. During his tenure, Hagel oversaw the drawdown of troops in Afghanistan and the end of the war in Iraq. He also played a key role in the development of the nuclear deal with Iran.
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