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23. Investigating rumor claiming Pete Hegseth owned Russian email address...yahoo.com/Snopes

Mon Apr 28, 2025, 11:13 AM

Apr 2025

A rumor that several users circulated online in March 2025 claimed U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth once owned the Russian email address phegseth@mail.ru. The Russian technology company VK owns (archived) the Mail.ru email-provider website. (The domain name extension .ru pertains to Russia.)

This rumor involved several pieces of data, all broken down in this article, including the latest chapter of rumors about Trump's association with Russian interests, the Mail.ru email address, information and passwords provided in past data breaches, a Princeton University email address matching Hegseth's first initial and last name, and the details of a Mail.ru user agreement.

As of this writing, we were unable to locate enough evidence to conclusively link the Russian email address to the defense secretary. The Ukrainian publication Kyiv Post also extensively reported the facts of this matter.

snip.....the article dives into it deeper into the article.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/investigating-rumor-claiming-pete-hegseth-233100698.html

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Stephanie Miller just announced latest bombshell, source Der Spiegel. [View all] ariadne0614 Apr 2025 OP

Is this for real? kentuck Apr 2025 #1

I just heard it on the Stephanie Miller show-FSTV. ariadne0614 Apr 2025 #6

yes AltairIV Apr 2025 #8

Here Chasstev365 Apr 2025 #11

March 27. More than a month old. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2025 #12

The article, corrected NJCher Apr 2025 #27

The Spiegel article is March 27. The April 27th page is not an article. Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2025 #31

Also, that March 27th Der Spiegel article doesn't mention any Russian spies being arrested. Celerity Apr 2025 #39

The only thing I can verify is that Stephanie called it breaking news on this morning's show. n/t ariadne0614 Apr 2025 #50

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity Apr 2025 #51

Correction Chasstev365 Apr 2025 #15

Hegseth's number has been reported to be in circulation on the Internet. Apparently, anyone can get it. nt eppur_se_muova Apr 2025 #2

In that case, I guess it's a "nothing to see here" situation. ariadne0614 Apr 2025 #7

Well, its good to see that there are countries where Russian spies get arrested instead of wnylib Apr 2025 #45

Excellent point. The question is what do the call details bronxiteforever Apr 2025 #17

Heg's Seth? BoRaGard Apr 2025 #3

If they called Hegseth, that's a real bombshell. Silent Type Apr 2025 #4

The Russians copied Steve Witkoff phone when he took it with him to the talks with Putin Walleye Apr 2025 #5

Why would they give it to 2 guys in Germany? Grins Apr 2025 #18

Probably so they could tap in on his phone... haele Apr 2025 #20

Witkoff is Russian mobbed up not fooled Apr 2025 #40

Der Spiegel was also able to get Whiskey Pete's number from the internet. Sneederbunk Apr 2025 #9

Here it is Chasstev365 Apr 2025 #10

March 27. More than a month old. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2025 #13

The corrected article NJCher Apr 2025 #28

Slow down to pick up the actuality. The Spiegel article is March 27. The April 27th page is not an article Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2025 #32

Correction Chasstev365 Apr 2025 #14

sadly... this is no surprise markie Apr 2025 #16

Too fishy. I don't believe it. Grins Apr 2025 #19

But Hillary's emails was the BIG crime BigmanPigman Apr 2025 #21

Right? Gotta keep some perspective here! dchill Apr 2025 #26

At this point it would be more shocking if they DIDNT have his number on their phone SSJVegeta Apr 2025 #22

Investigating rumor claiming Pete Hegseth owned Russian email address...yahoo.com/Snopes chowder66 Apr 2025 #23

If the Russian email pans out (I'm thinking it will) FakeNoose Apr 2025 #29

That figures Figarosmom Apr 2025 #24

This too shall pass. dchill Apr 2025 #25

This info was on Reddit NJCher Apr 2025 #30

Mob members own each other. Pete probably knows things that would prevent getting thrown under the bus. nt wiggs Apr 2025 #33

Pete's second signal chat leak didn't get him arrested and fired. sop Apr 2025 #34

Kick, Rec and Bookmarked! NT Mike 03 Apr 2025 #35

Are we surprised ? republianmushroom Apr 2025 #36

Pump the brakes everybody.. MuchBetterThanThis Apr 2025 #37

WE Skittles Apr 2025 #49

... orangecrush Apr 2025 #54

Welcome to DU orangecrush Apr 2025 #53

That poster has been a registered member since May 2020. niyad Apr 2025 #57

63 posts orangecrush Apr 2025 #58

Another rage filled Traildogbob Apr 2025 #38

In maga-speak, tourism is up! nt taxi Apr 2025 #41

No kraznov on speed dial? SheltieLover Apr 2025 #42

I read that yesterday, I think. yardwork Apr 2025 #43

Really? John Farmer Apr 2025 #44

Probably their moniss Apr 2025 #46

It is not a good thing for Russian agents to have Hegseth's cell number LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2025 #47

from what I understand, Hegseth's phone number is widely distributed Skittles Apr 2025 #48

That seems to be the story here Mountainguy Apr 2025 #56

Holy f*ck orangecrush Apr 2025 #52

K&R. dchill Apr 2025 #55