Above: Full video of Pete Hegseth's remarks during the summit at Quantico.
In a rare and sudden summit at Marine Corps Base Quantico on September 30, 2025, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke directly to America's top military brass — generals, admirals, and senior enlisted leaders flown in from across the globe. The closed-door event, announced with little notice, drew attention for its scale and the forceful directives delivered from the stage.