Pete Hegseth, under fire from Republicans over his role in the Iran war
Republican Senator Thomas Massie plans to move forward with impeachment proceedings against the Pentagon chief, although Donald Trump insists he continues to support his defense secretary
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's future is uncertain following a significant setback in the November 3 midterm elections. According to El Pais English, the potential for a sizable Democratic majority in the new Congress comes amid internal administration friction regarding the war with Iran and its role in the Republican defeat. A lawmaker from Hegseth’s own party is expected to initiate impeachment proceedings against him next week.
On November 5, Hegseth issued a video message defending the Iran war as “courageous and historic” and vowing to fight congressional efforts to impeach him, France 24 reports. Meanwhile, Daily Times reports that President Donald Trump has already sought recommendations from political allies regarding potential successors to the Defense Secretary position following inquiries initiated ahead of the midterms.
Brief written by urgent.news from France 24, Dawn, Dawn - Pakistan, Daily Times, El Pais English — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
