Hegseth vows to keep fighting from Pentagon, defends Iran war
Democrats, who won control of Congress in Tuesday's elections, have promised to investigate the defence secretary and his handling of the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged continued resistance to impeachment efforts in Congress and defended the Iran war on Thursday, viewing it as "courageous and historic" amid Republican losses in midterm elections. Hegseth's statement, shared on social media, followed mounting criticism from congressional foes and President Donald Trump's dismissal of questions about potential removal.
The top Democrat in the House, Hakeem Jeffries, questioned Hegseth's position, to which the defense chief responded, "You can rest assured of that." Hegseth, known for his polarizing stance, has faced accusations over his Iran war conduct, firing of military officers, and strained relations with lawmakers over a $1.5 trillion defense spending package.
Democrats, who gained control of Congress, plan to investigate Hegseth's handling of the Pentagon, potentially including his removal. Republican Representative Thomas Massie said impeachment would be "much gentler" than what Hegseth may face post-election.
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