Republicans quickly turn against Pete Hegseth after midterms rout
President Donald Trump may have made the decision to launch the war that tanked voters’ support for the GOP and dealt them a midterm shellacking. But the historic losses are accelerating a push for someone else to take the fall: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. And the House could vote as soon as next week to … The post Republicans quickly turn against Pete Hegseth after midterms rout appeared…
President Donald Trump may have initiated a war that sparked voters' disapproval of the GOP, leading to a midterm rout. However, the electoral losses are sparking a push to hold someone accountable: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. With a potential impeachment vote in the House as early as next week, many Republicans are shifting blame for the election results onto Hegseth.
He is accused of convincing Trump to attack Iran without a clear exit strategy, ultimately exacerbating political fallout. Despite acknowledging the party's broader troubles, many GOP strategists remain reluctant to blame Trump directly for the midterms. Hegseth, known for his combative demeanor, has alienated numerous House Republicans since assuming command of the Pentagon.
Anticipated to trigger an impeachment vote, House Republicans plan to directly repudiate the defense secretary in the coming days.
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