The internet never forgets if a secretary of defense is sitting next to someone in the stands and dancing for his favorite football team. For the unversed, we are talking about Pete Hegseth, who is the United States Secretary of War.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Caught Doing Wild Vikings Dance
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Caught Doing Wild Vikings Dance (Screenshot via x/@DerrickEvans4WV)
A clip of Hegseth throwing down the Griddy at a Vikings game has blown up social media again. The rare sight of a top Pentagon official getting wild in the stands is causing fans to lose their minds.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Caught Doing Wild Vikings Dance
Hegseth earned his new title after President Donald Trump signed an executive order authorizing “Secretary of War” as an official alternative designation. The resurfaced footage shows him going full superfan mode. No suits, no security detail blocking the shot. It was just pure Minnesota pride on display.
The clip was recorded during a Commanders-Vikings matchup in Minneapolis back in 2022. Hegseth was rocking an Adam Thielen jersey and sitting in the regular seating area at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The left is mad because our Secretary of War is a normal dude.
Imagine being a random fan sitting next to your Secretary of War🔥
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— Derrick Evans (@DerrickEvans4WV) September 27, 2025
Hegseth was confirmed as Secretary of Defense in January this year after Vice President JD Vance cast the tiebreaking Senate vote. The nomination faced heavy scrutiny and allegations, but he pushed through and took command of America’s defense apparatus.
His title change came roughly a month ago. As a Minnesota native and former Army National Guard officer, his Vikings fandom runs deep. He’s been catching games at U.S. Bank Stadium since it opened.
Some might consider it some PR stunt, but the man genuinely bleeds purple and gold. And he got hurt for sure whenthe Steelers edged Vikings in a close clash.
Fans Go Wild Over the Secretary of War’s Dance Moves
He portrayed the contrast between buttoned-up briefings and dancing in the stands, and that’s what got people talking. NFL fans couldn’t decide what impressed them more. It could be his dance or the fact that a Cabinet member was sitting with regular ticket holders.
One fanwrote, “Not just a regular dude. Let’s be honest, he’s sexiest Secretary of Defense/Secretary of War we have ever had. Prove me wrong.”
A second fannoted, “That’s exactly how it should be. A leader who can blend in with the people instead of hiding behind ivory towers.”
A third fanwrote, “I Love this. He is sitting WITH the common folks he represents, wearing blue jeans and just being a goober. As it should be. Thank you @PeteHegseth for being a normal dude. 🤗♥️🫡”
A fourthnoted, “A guy in the presidential administration who is not wearing a dress… nice to see normal making a comeback.”
The fifthclaimed, “Couldn’t love our Sec of War more. Badass and a cool guy and has a beautiful family. He’s the entire package. The administration is fortunate to have him!”
The video hit different because it showed something rare in Washington. There were no handlers or prepared statements, just a government official being himself. Whether you agree with his policies or not, the authenticity landed with viewers.