Watch: Massie introduces new impeachment articles against Hegseth
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie on Monday introduced updated articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Following Massie's remarks, CBS News' Taurean Small provided additional context.
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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- 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
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