| 1 | Sep 28, '24 | I spoke twice with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant yesterday about events in Lebanon. I expressed my full support for Israel’s right to defend itself and its people agains | 42.6× | 3.8M | 11k | 1.4k | 458 |
| 2 | Jan 18, '23 | Wheels down in Berlin. I look forward to meeting with 🇩🇪 German Minister of Defense Pistorius and Federal Minister Schmidt, to discuss our shared defense priorities and enhanced | 20.6× | 1.9M | 15k | 1.6k | 98 |
| 3 | Dec 26, '23 | Today, at @POTUS’ direction, U.S. military forces conducted necessary & proportionate strikes on 3 facilities used by Kataib Hezbollah & affiliated groups in Iraq. These precision | 17.7× | 1.6M | 6.1k | 1.4k | 176 |
| 4 | Jan 22, '21 | It’s an honor and a privilege to serve as our country’s 28th Secretary of Defense, and I’m especially proud to be the first African American to hold the position. Let’s get to work | 17.6× | 0 | 122k | 13k | 193 |
| 5 | Apr 14, '24 | At the direction of President Biden, U.S. forces in the Middle East on April 13 intercepted dozens of missiles and UAVs en route to Israel, launched from Iran, Iraq, Syria and Yeme | 17.5× | 1.6M | 7.1k | 1.6k | 260 |
| 6 | Nov 20, '23 | I just arrived in Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian leaders. I’m here today to deliver an important message – the United States will continue to stand with Ukraine in their fight for fre | 17.3× | 1.6M | 14k | 2.2k | 113 |
| 7 | Jan 18, '25 | When I retired after 41 years in the U.S. Army, I never imagined myself back at the Pentagon. But when President Biden asked me to step up and serve – I was deeply humbled. Serving | 15.6× | 1.4M | 34k | 4k | 575 |
| 8 | Jan 28, '24 | I am outraged and deeply saddened by the deaths of three of our U.S. service members and the wounding of other American troops in an attack last night against U.S. and Coalition fo | 13.1× | 1.2M | 5.9k | 1.1k | 109 |
| 9 | Jan 17, '25 | Team 28, Thank you for your dedication, commitment, and service. - Lloyd J. Austin III | 12.8× | 1.2M | 23k | 3k | 526 |
| 10 | Nov 20, '23 | I came to Kyiv today with an important message – the United States stands with Ukraine, and we are going to be with them for the long haul. | 11× | 992k | 14k | 2.6k | 154 |
| 11 | Jan 20, '23 | It’s always a pleasure meeting with my 🇺🇦 Ukrainian counterpart & friend, Minister @oleksiireznikov. We’re proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you, our partners & al | 10.3× | 936k | 13k | 1.6k | 63 |
| 12 | Jan 10, '25 | In my final hours at Ramstein as Secretary of Defense, I mourn for every Ukrainian person killed in Putin’s murderous war. I salute the Ukrainian troops who are fighting so bravely | 10.0× | 903k | 35k | 6.2k | 412 |
| 13 | Jun 3, '23 | The United States will stand with Ukraine's 🇺🇦 brave defenders for as long as it takes. | 9.7× | 881k | 5.8k | 761 | 20 |
| 14 | Jun 4, '23 | I’m returning to India to meet with key leaders for discussions about strengthening our Major Defense Partnership. Together, we’re advancing a shared vision for a free and open Ind | 9.6× | 867k | 7.4k | 796 | 35 |
| 15 | May 21, '23 | Today, we announced additional security assistance for Ukraine. This will continue to bolster Ukraine’s battlefield abilities against Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression. The Uni | 9.1× | 826k | 9.1k | 1.4k | 33 |
| 16 | Nov 21, '23 | I visited Kyiv with a key message: what happens in Ukraine matters, because rules matter and sovereignty matters. | 8.3× | 749k | 11k | 2k | 125 |
| 17 | Sep 18, '23 | Wheels up @Andrews_JBA en route to Germany where I’ll host the 15th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. I’ll meet with coalition partners from nearly 50 countries to disc | 8.2× | 738k | 9.4k | 1.4k | 50 |
| 18 | Apr 20, '23 | I’m here at @RamsteinAirBase where tomorrow I will be hosting the Ukraine Defense Contact Group with more than 40 allies & partner nations to continue our important work toward | 7.9× | 715k | 11k | 1.2k | 35 |
| 19 | Jan 25, '21 | Proud and honored to be sworn in today by @VP and ready to represent the great men and women of the Department of Defense. Let’s get to work! | 7.4× | 0 | 55k | 4.5k | 58 |
| 20 | Jun 24, '23 | Today I spoke with my counterparts from Canada 🇨🇦, France 🇫🇷, Germany 🇩🇪, Poland 🇵🇱, and the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 to discuss the situation in Russia. The United States will | 7.3× | 664k | 6.5k | 868 | 26 |
| 21 | Jul 14, '24 | The entire Department of Defense condemns this violence, which has absolutely no place in our democracy. This is not the way that we resolve our differences in America—and it must | 7.3× | 658k | 6.2k | 1.2k | 132 |
| 22 | Nov 20, '23 | I was honored to meet with President @ZelenskyyUa in Kyiv today to reaffirm the United States’ steadfast support for Ukraine. We, along with our allies and partners, will continue | 7.0× | 629k | 9.7k | 1.5k | 59 |
| 23 | Jun 9, '23 | The security assistance to Ukraine 🇺🇦 continues. Today's $2.1 billion USAI package underscores our commitment to Ukraine's defense by continuing to provide additional capacity ov | 6.9× | 621k | 7.4k | 966 | 21 |
| 24 | Jan 19, '25 | Serving as Secretary of Defense has been the highest honor of my life. I am deeply proud of what we have achieved, together. | 6.8× | 613k | 17k | 1.8k | 246 |
| 25 | Nov 20, '24 | In my 41 years in uniform, I've worked with female service members from North Carolina to Baghdad. Women make our military stronger and America safer. Period. | 6.7× | 608k | 8.7k | 1.7k | 202 |
| 26 | Jan 17, '25 | President Biden always ends his speeches the same way. With the same five words. He always says, “May God protect our troops.” And @POTUS means every word—every time. | 6.3× | 566k | 17k | 2.3k | 209 |
| 27 | Apr 21, '23 | It’s always a pleasure to speak with my good friend & 🇺🇦 counterpart @oleksiireznikov. Over the past year, members of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group have provided tremendo | 6.1× | 548k | 8.7k | 939 | 32 |
| 28 | Apr 27, '22 | Russia is waging a war of choice to indulge the ambitions of one man. Ukraine is fighting a war of necessity to defend it democracy, it’s sovereignty, and it citizens. | 6.0× | 0 | 37k | 6.6k | 130 |
| 29 | Oct 11, '23 | President @ZelenskyyUa, it’s an honor to welcome you to an in-person meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group here in Brussels. The nearly 50 nations participating in today’s U | 5.9× | 530k | 8.7k | 1.5k | 38 |
| 30 | Feb 14, '23 | It’s always a pleasure to meet with my good friend and 🇺🇦 Ukrainian counterpart, @oleksiireznikov. The 50+ nations participating in the UDCG stand united with you in this fight f | 5.8× | 521k | 8.8k | 944 | 31 |
| 31 | Apr 29, '22 | Ukraine's hospitals have been bombed. Their citizens have been executed. Their children have been traumatized. And yet, despite all that, they have done a magnificent job defending | 5.7× | 0 | 36k | 6.4k | 104 |
| 32 | Feb 14, '23 | Gen Milley and I are laser focused on the 🇺🇸 US’ unwavering support for Ukraine. Our allies in the UDCG are united and committed to continuing the urgent work necessary for Ukrai | 5.5× | 498k | 8.5k | 1.1k | 18 |
| 33 | Oct 11, '23 | Security assistance for 🇺🇦 is a smart investment in our national security. It helps to prevent a larger conflict in the region and deter potential aggression elsewhere, while str | 5.4× | 490k | 7.4k | 1.4k | 54 |
| 34 | Sep 21, '23 | Honored to have welcomed President Zelenskyy to the Pentagon today and discuss outcomes from this week’s Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Together with allies & partners, we’re c | 5.3× | 479k | 13k | 2.2k | 62 |
| 35 | Nov 20, '23 | Ukraine’s fight against Putin’s aggression is a marathon – not a sprint. But Ukraine’s brave forces - some of whom I met today - continue to make steady progress. The U.S. will kee | 5.2× | 471k | 7.5k | 1.2k | 48 |
| 36 | Jan 22, '21 | To everyone on the force: I'm proud to be back on the team. | 5.1× | 0 | 36k | 3.8k | 132 |
| 37 | Sep 18, '23 | Wheels down at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Tomorrow I’ll host the 15th Ukraine Defense Contact Group. This coalition of countries are coming together at a critical time, and unders | 5.0× | 450k | 8k | 1k | 36 |
| 38 | Mar 12, '24 | Today, we announced an emergency round of security assistance for Ukraine to address some of their most pressing security and defense needs. While this tranche will aid Ukraine’s e | 4.9× | 442k | 7.8k | 1.8k | 77 |
| 39 | Feb 13, '23 | Wheels up at @Andrews_JBA en route to 🇧🇪 Begium for the ninth meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, and meetings with fellow @NATO heads of defense. The UDCG is committed | 4.7× | 424k | 6.8k | 808 | 23 |
| 40 | Feb 4, '21 | Today, I met with senior leaders to discuss extremism in the military. As a first step, I'm ordering a stand down to occur over the next 60 days so each service, each command and e | 4.6× | 0 | 27k | 4.6k | 131 |
| 41 | Sep 19, '23 | Our commitment to Ukraine is a commitment to lasting security in Europe and beyond. As the Ukraine Defense Contact Group convenes again today, our alliance remains united—now and f | 4.5× | 408k | 6.9k | 1.2k | 34 |
| 42 | Jul 22, '24 | President Biden is an extraordinary guardian of America’s national security. As Commander in Chief, @POTUS has shown his profound and personal commitment to the Department of Defen | 4.4× | 395k | 11k | 2k | 199 |
| 43 | Jan 16, '22 | Today, we lost an American hero. Charles McGee, Brigadier General and one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airman, passed at the age of 102. While I am saddened by his loss, I'm also | 4.3× | 0 | 27k | 4.6k | 94 |
| 44 | Jun 6, '23 | Walking amongst the sacred grounds of Normandy American Cemetery, where brave souls rest, we pay tribute to their sacrifice, courage, and unwavering commitment to freedom. | 4.3× | 387k | 7.1k | 672 | 22 |
| 45 | Dec 5, '24 | The women of the U.S. military face the same dangers, show the same courage, and deliver the same excellence as their male counterparts. Any military that turns away talent makes i | 3.9× | 354k | 8.7k | 1.8k | 174 |
| 46 | Jan 15, '24 | I want to thank the doctors and nursing staff at Walter Reed for their professionalism and superb support during my stay. Now, as I continue to recuperate and perform my duties fro | 3.8× | 347k | 6.9k | 899 | 63 |
| 47 | Feb 13, '23 | Wheels down in Brussels. I look forward to continuing the important work towards supporting Ukraine’s security assistance needs, as well as meeting with my @NATO counterparts. | 3.8× | 347k | 7.1k | 673 | 13 |
| 48 | Jan 17, '25 | Our First Family is a military family. Mr. President, it has been an honor to serve with you. Our entire Department stands together today. We are deeply grateful for our First Fami | 3.8× | 339k | 17k | 2.6k | 210 |
| 49 | Feb 16, '23 | Estonian Prime Minister @kajakallas’ efforts to rally support for 🇺🇦 Ukraine have been pivotal in the fight against Russian aggression. The DoD, @NATO, and the world see and salu | 3.6× | 329k | 6.1k | 765 | 10 |
| 50 | Oct 12, '22 | This is what unity looks like. Today, I gathered defense ministers of nearly 50 countries to discuss the latest battlefield developments in Ukraine 🇺🇦, and to work together on ho | 3.6× | 0 | 22k | 3.3k | 132 |
| 51 | Jan 8, '25 | Wheels up from Joint Base Andrews for my last trip to Ramstein Air Base as Secretary of Defense. I’m headed to Germany to host the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group | 3.5× | 321k | 7.6k | 1.1k | 100 |
| 52 | Jan 10, '25 | Russia has paid an appalling price for this indefensible war. Yet Putin has not achieved a single one of his strategic objectives. Not one. | 3.5× | 316k | 10k | 2.1k | 153 |
| 53 | Jan 3, '22 | I tested positive this morning for COVID-19. I requested the test today after exhibiting symptoms while at home on leave. My symptoms are mild, and I am following my physician’s di | 3.5× | 0 | 23k | 2.1k | 117 |
| 54 | Jan 12, '21 | I am enormously grateful for the service and the sacrifices of those who broke barriers before me—and although I may be the first African American Secretary of Defense, it’s my hop | 3.3× | 0 | 19k | 3.6k | 149 |
| 55 | Aug 9, '24 | Today, we announced the additional security assistance for Ukraine. This tranche of equipment will help Ukraine meet its most urgent needs along the front lines, including air defe | 3.2× | 292k | 10k | 1.5k | 86 |
| 56 | Jan 24, '21 | Yesterday, I ordered a comprehensive review of the sexual harassment prevention efforts within the U.S. military. As I said in my order, we all must do more, and we cannot be afrai | 3.2× | 0 | 21k | 2.8k | 91 |
| 57 | Jan 30, '21 | Earlier this evening, I visited with @NationalGuard troops who were deployed to the U.S. Capitol following the recent attack. I’m so grateful for their dedication during such a dif | 3.1× | 0 | 21k | 2.8k | 26 |
| 58 | Apr 26, '22 | Today’s gathering wouldn’t be possible without the leadership of my friend Minister @oleksiireznikov. These 40+ nations are all here today because of the remarkable job Ukraine has | 3.1× | 0 | 20k | 3.1k | 107 |
| 59 | Apr 25, '22 | .@SecBlinken and I visited Kyiv yesterday to directly demonstrate the United States' strong support for the Ukrainian Government and the incredibly brave Ukrainian people. We felt | 2.9× | 0 | 19k | 2.8k | 82 |
| 60 | Apr 26, '22 | We just kicked off a historic meeting — more than 40 countries gathered together to help Ukraine win the fight against Russia's unjust invasion. Our goal is to leave here with a co | 2.8× | 0 | 17k | 3.1k | 129 |
| 61 | Sep 11, '24 | Thank you to @POTUS and @VP for visiting the Pentagon to honor the 184 lives lost on September 11, 2001. On this day, the entire Nation stands by the families, friends, and the lov | 2.8× | 251k | 15k | 2.4k | 88 |
| 62 | Aug 22, '24 | We proudly stand with Ukraine on its Independence Day. For more than two years, Ukraine has valiantly defended its homeland against Russia’s brutal and unjust invasion. The U.S., a | 2.7× | 248k | 6.1k | 1.1k | 60 |
| 63 | Dec 11, '23 | Honored to welcome President @ZelenskyyUa to the National Defense University today. Ukraine's fight for freedom is one of the great causes of our time. The U.S. is proud to stand w | 2.6× | 237k | 7k | 1.2k | 43 |
| 64 | Feb 8, '21 | Thank you, @POTUS, for checking in with our troops in Kabul and on the USS Nimitz. Means a lot to us all. | 2.6× | 0 | 19k | 2.1k | 15 |
| 65 | Jul 29, '21 | It's been nearly 55 years since the late @SenJohnMcCain crashed into Truc Bach lake, before spending the next five-and-a-half years as a POW in Hoa Lo prison. Visiting this marker | 2.5× | 0 | 18k | 2k | 56 |
| 66 | Nov 21, '23 | In Kyiv, I met with President Zelensky and Minister of Defense Umerov to reiterate that the United States, working with our partners and allies, will continue to ensure Ukraine's f | 2.5× | 227k | 6k | 986 | 39 |
| 67 | Oct 31, '23 | Nearly 20 months into Putin’s failed campaign of conquest, the Russian military has been badly weakened and Ukraine has inspired the world. But Putin has not yet stopped his aggres | 2.5× | 223k | 6.9k | 1.5k | 31 |
| 68 | Oct 21, '24 | I’m back in Ukraine for the fourth time as Secretary of Defense, demonstrating that the United States, alongside the international community, continues to stand by Ukraine. | 2.4× | 221k | 6.1k | 835 | 76 |
| 69 | Jun 6, '24 | We are forever indebted to our World War II veterans—and especially now, as we mark 80 years since D-Day and the start of the Allied liberation of France from Nazi occupation. Our | 2.2× | 202k | 7.4k | 1.2k | 62 |
| 70 | Nov 10, '22 | Today we announced additional Ukraine 🇺🇦 security assistance worth up to $400M w/ a mix of critical battlefield capabilities to help Ukraine defend their homeland. Alongside our | 2.1× | 0 | 14k | 1.7k | 62 |
| 71 | May 5, '21 | So far, we've sent 4 gray tails to India, containing 1m Rapid Diagnostic Tests, 545 Oxygen Concentrators, 1,600,300 N95 masks, 457 Oxygen cylinders, 440 regulators, 220 pulse oxime | 2.1× | 0 | 14k | 2k | 45 |
| 72 | Feb 2, '21 | Last week, I voiced my support of @POTUS' executive order to allow all qualified Americans to serve in the U.S. military, regardless of their gender identity. This week, we're putt | 2.1× | 0 | 15k | 1.9k | 27 |
| 73 | Oct 4, '22 | The security assistance to Ukraine 🇺🇦 continues. Today’s package is tailored to meet Ukraine’s immediate needs, providing more of the systems and equipment the Ukrainians have be | 2.1× | 0 | 13k | 1.6k | 65 |
| 74 | Aug 20, '22 | We just announced another Ukraine 🇺🇦 security assistance package. It includes a mix of capabilities — some new, some the Ukrainians have been using very effectively. As Russia’s | 1.9× | 0 | 11k | 1.7k | 81 |
| 75 | Oct 12, '22 | Before kicking off our agenda, I was very pleased to meet with my good friend and Ukrainian 🇺🇦 counterpart, Minister @oleksiireznikov. This contact group – a gathering of nearly | 1.8× | 0 | 12k | 1.4k | 35 |
| 76 | May 4, '22 | We have provided security assistance to Ukraine at record speed, and the whole world can see the difference that’s making on the battlefield. Putin never imagined that the world wo | 1.8× | 0 | 12k | 1.6k | 31 |
| 77 | Mar 19, '21 | Thrilled to be here in India. The breadth of cooperation between our two nations reflects the significance of our major defense partnership, as we work together to address the most | 1.8× | 0 | 12k | 1.5k | 48 |
| 78 | Mar 31, '21 | Trans rights are human rights, and on this #TransDayOfVisibility , I’m pleased to announce we’ve updated DoD policy on the open service of transgender individuals. The update reinf | 1.7× | 0 | 8.4k | 1.9k | 53 |
| 79 | Feb 23, '21 | 155 years ago, Cathay Williams disguised herself as a man so she could enlist with the 38th Infantry in the 13th Army Corps. This #BlackHistoryMonth, I'm thinking about her trailbl | 1.7× | 0 | 11k | 1.9k | 95 |
| 80 | Aug 8, '22 | We just announced our single largest Ukrainian 🇺🇦 security assistance package to date. $1 Billion worth of ammunition, weapons, and equipment — the types of which the Ukrainian p | 1.7× | 0 | 10k | 1.5k | 54 |
| 81 | Aug 30, '21 | These 13 men and women made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could live. They were and will be forever remembered as heroes. My heart and my thoughts are with their families, | 1.7× | 0 | 10k | 1.8k | 43 |
| 82 | Apr 10, '22 | This morning, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ukrainian troops training in the U.S. who are returning home to Ukraine today. Their bravery and skill are amazing. I made clear t | 1.6× | 0 | 10k | 1.4k | 63 |
| 83 | Sep 7, '22 | Just landed at @RamsteinAirBase in Germany, where tomorrow I’ll host the next in person Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting. These dozens of nations coming together to meet in pe | 1.6× | 0 | 11k | 1.4k | 41 |
| 84 | Aug 26, '21 | On behalf of the men and women of the @deptofdefense, I express my deepest condolences to the loved ones and teammates of all those killed and wounded in Kabul today. Full statemen | 1.6× | 0 | 7.4k | 1.7k | 48 |
| 85 | Apr 29, '21 | Right now, a @usairforce C-5M Super Galaxy and a C-17 Globemaster III are en route to India from @Travis60AMW. They’re carrying oxygen cylinders/regulators, rapid diagnostic kits, | 1.5× | 0 | 8.1k | 1.9k | 38 |
| 86 | Dec 21, '20 | They say you learn something new every day. Well, today I'm learning about Twitter. | 1.5× | 0 | 9.9k | 616 | 27 |
| 87 | Mar 10, '21 | On Saturday, I’m embarking on my first overseas trip as Secretary of Defense. I’ll meet with my counterparts and other officials to discuss the importance of our alliances and part | 1.3× | 0 | 8.9k | 1.2k | 24 |
| 88 | Sep 8, '22 | This is what unity looks like! Nearly 50 countries joined together at @RamsteinAirBase for the fifth meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. I am extremely proud of the progr | 1.3× | 0 | 8.3k | 1.3k | 52 |
| 89 | Oct 18, '21 | It will be impossible to replace Gen. Colin Powell. He was a tremendous personal friend and mentor to me, and there’s a hole in my heart right now as I think about his loss. My tho | 1.3× | 0 | 8.1k | 1.4k | 48 |
| 90 | Aug 9, '21 | I just sent a memo encouraging the Force to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and I informed them I will seek @POTUS approval to add it to the list of required vaccines for all Service mem | 1.3× | 0 | 8.8k | 985 | 17 |
| 91 | Oct 15, '22 | I spent this week in Brussels working with Allies & partners on immediate & long-term security needs for Ukraine 🇺🇦. We heard some great security assistance announcements | 1.3× | 0 | 7.4k | 1.1k | 32 |
| 92 | Jan 24, '21 | Enjoyed my first call with my South Korean counterpart, Minister Suh Wook. The U.S.-ROK Alliance is among our most combined and capable military alliances, a linchpin to regional s | 1.1× | 0 | 7.8k | 953 | 11 |
| 93 | Jun 13, '21 | Wheels up, and en route to Brussels to join @POTUS for the @NATO Summit. #WeAreNATO | 1.1× | 0 | 8.6k | 585 | 14 |
| 94 | Oct 30, '22 | The United States is steadfast in our commitment to helping Ukraine 🇺🇦 address its immediate and long-term security needs. Friday’s assistance package provides more of the system | 1.1× | 0 | 6.8k | 970 | 28 |
| 95 | Jan 22, '21 | Terrific to speak with @jensstoltenberg today, the first call I’ve made in the job. Reiterated the steadfast commitment of the U.S. to the @NATO Alliance and our appreciation for t | 1.1× | 0 | 6.4k | 1.1k | 31 |
| 96 | Feb 3, '21 | Today, I'm thinking about Octavius Valentine Catto and other African-Americans who helped paved the way for me and so many other leaders in the military community. | 1.1× | 0 | 7.5k | 851 | 11 |
| 97 | Jan 25, '21 | Our Armed Forces are at their best when they represent the talents of our entire population, regardless of gender identity. I fully support @POTUS's direction today that all transg | 1.0× | 0 | 6.1k | 1k | 26 |
| 98 | Jan 3, '22 | The vaccines work and will remain a military medical requirement for our workforce. I continue to encourage everyone eligible for a booster shot to get one. This remains a readines | 1.0× | 0 | 7k | 494 | 7 |
| 99 | Jan 24, '21 | Had a great first call with Defense Minister @KishiNobuo. We discussed the resolute and resilient nature of the U.S.-Japan Alliance & joint efforts to maintain a free & ope | 0.9× | 0 | 6k | 884 | 25 |
| 100 | Mar 12, '21 | I continue to be incredibly proud of our service members assisting @FEMA on the front lines of the COVID-19 vaccination operation. Because of their hard work, we just passed the in | 0.9× | 0 | 5.9k | 786 | 12 |
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