Hegseth to fight impeachment after midterm loss

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed on Thursday to resist impeachment proceedings in Congress and defended his handling of the Iran war amidst his party's midterm election losses, according to a video message posted on social media. Hegseth, a former Fox News host, has faced criticism from Congress over his conduct during the Iran war, which Vice President JD Vance claims contributed to Republicans losing control of Congress.

Republican Representative Thomas Massie promised to reintroduce articles of impeachment against Hegseth next week. Hegseth defended his actions as effective and unwavering, stating that the impeachment attempt was a sham and that he would not back down. President Donald Trump, who has praised Hegseth, suggested that opposition to him was tied to his firing of generals.

However, some Republican lawmakers, such as Senator Thom Tillis, believe that Hegseth's strained relationship with lawmakers will result in a reckoning, potentially leading to his replacement before the Democrats take control of Congress.