Republicans quickly turn against Pete Hegseth after midterms rout

President Donald Trump's decision to launch a war, which led to the GOP's poor performance in the midterms, has triggered a push to find someone else to blame for the electoral disaster. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a vocal supporter of the war effort, is now facing calls for his impeachment by House Republicans. House Republicans are expected to vote to impeach Hegseth in the coming days, despite Trump's personal confidence in him.

The war, which Hegseth had previously claimed would be won quickly and easily, has spiraled into a quagmire, leading to worsening economic conditions and voter dissatisfaction. However, Trump's own confidence in Hegseth has not wavered, and he has publicly defended the defense secretary's performance. Despite efforts to turn up the heat on Hegseth, Trump remains committed to keeping him in his current role, especially if he plans to continue military actions against Iran.