The Secretary of War has addressed the Pentagon Pizza Tracker account on X, acknowledging its existence and humorously noting he might one day order大量 pizzas to confuse followers. The “Pentagon Pizza Tracker” monitors delivery volumes to the Pentagon, with some suggesting spikes correlate with impending military actions.

The theory gained traction after a surge in orders coincided with Israel’s 2025 drone strike on Iran. Its origins trace back to the early 1990s, when Domino’s franchise owner Frank Meeks linked pizza sales to military events, including Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990 and Clinton’s impeachment hearings. The concept resurfaced in 2024 via TikTok trends and the Pentagon Pizza Report account on X, which launched in August 2024.

Hegseth’s remarks highlight the peculiar intersection of casual dining and geopolitical speculation, though no official connection between pizza orders and military decisions has been confirmed.