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The '''secretary of state''' is the head of the United States Department of State which is concerned with foreign affairs and is a member of the Cabinet of the United States. The secretary of state is analogous to a foreign minister in other countries.
The '''Secretary of State''' is the head of the United States Department of State which is concerned with foreign affairs and is a member of the Cabinet of the United States. The Secretary of State is analogous to a foreign minister in other countries.


The secretary of state is nominated by the president of the United States and, following a confirmation hearing, is confirmed by the United States Senate. The secretary of state, along with the secretary of the treasury, secretary of defense, and attorney general, are generally regarded as the four most important Cabinet members because of the importance of their respective departments.
The Secretary of State is nominated by the president of the United States and, following a confirmation hearing, is confirmed by the United States Senate. The Secretary of State, along with the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Defense, and Attorney General, are generally regarded as the four most important Cabinet members because of the importance of their respective departments.


The current secretary of state is Matthew Hale, who has served as Secretary of State in the administration of President [[Garland]] since July 2020.
The current Secretary of State is [[Mega Shnx]] ([[GSP]]), who has served as Secretary of State in the [[Sydney Batch Administration| Batch Administration]] since November 2025.

Latest revision as of 11:11, 2 February 2026

United States Secretary of State
Seal of the United States Secretary of State.svg
Seal of the Secretary of State
Flag of the United States Secretary of State.svg
Flag of the Secretary of State
Incumbent
Mega Shnx (GSP)
since November 22nd, 2025
United States Department of State
Member of Cabinet
National Security Council
Reports to President of the United States
Seat Washington, D.C.
Appointer The President
with Senate advice and consent
Constituting instrument 22 U.S.C. § 2651
First in-sim holder Ow

The Secretary of State is the head of the United States Department of State which is concerned with foreign affairs and is a member of the Cabinet of the United States. The Secretary of State is analogous to a foreign minister in other countries.

The Secretary of State is nominated by the president of the United States and, following a confirmation hearing, is confirmed by the United States Senate. The Secretary of State, along with the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Defense, and Attorney General, are generally regarded as the four most important Cabinet members because of the importance of their respective departments.

The current Secretary of State is Mega Shnx (GSP), who has served as Secretary of State in the Batch Administration since November 2025.

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