Republican congressman launches impeachment bid against Pentagon chief Hegseth
Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie moved on Monday to force a vote in the House of Representatives to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, putting pressure on his fellow Republicans to decide whether to remove one of the Trump administration’s most prominent figures following crushing defeat in midterm elections.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Monday that he is not worried about a potential impeachment push and expressed readiness to defend his record at the Pentagon. His comments came in response to questions regarding whether he possesses sufficient Republican support to defeat articles of impeachment.
According to The Korea Times, these remarks follow an attempt by Republican Representative Thomas Massie to force a vote. The Hill reports that Hegseth is scheduled to deliver remarks at the Naval War College on Monday amid scrutiny regarding his role in the war in Iran and questions about his future in the Trump administration. The Hill further notes that some administration officials have reportedly blamed Hegseth for Republican midterm losses.
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- Hegseth plays down impeachment risks, says ready to defend his record koreatimes.co.kr
- Watch live: Massie speaks amid Hegseth impeachment drive thehill.com
- WATCH: Hegseth announces he will hold news conference on impeachment threat to defend his record pbs.org
- Republican congressman to force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Hegseth bbc.co.uk
- Pete Hegseth reacts to calls for impeachment: "We're not worried about that" cbsnews.com
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could face impeachment vote abcnews.com
