US Republicans derail bid to impeach Pentagon chief
The House voted 211-204 to block the effort, effectively derailing a planned vote on whether to bring formal charges against Pete Hegseth.
In a setback for President Donald Trump, the US House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected an effort to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth following his role in the Iran war. The vote, 211 to 204, effectively halted a planned vote on formal charges against the Pentagon chief, allowing him to avoid a potentially damaging political blow.
Hegseth, who faced a barrage of criticism for his handling of military operations in Iran and other conflicts, dismissed the impeachment effort as a "farce" and defended his record during Trump's tenure. Trump himself endorsed Hegseth, labeling the impeachment attempt "slander" and "sabotage." Despite the setback, Democrats remain hopeful of reviving the impeachment effort after they gain control of both chambers of Congress in January.
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