Defiant Hegseth blasts impeachment effort as 'spectacle,' puts 'target' on troops
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Rep. Thomas Massie’s impeachment effort a “political spectacle” and argued it would harm U.S. troops. Massie introduced impeachment articles on Monday, and House rules require the measure to come up within two legislative days; Hegseth said the military actions cited, including strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats and the Iran war, were lawful orders from President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth on the House floor on Monday.
- Hegseth said the impeachment effort was driven by political disagreements, not impeachable offenses.
- Hegseth said the military actions cited in the impeachment effort were lawful and directed by Trump.
- The actions mentioned include strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and the war with Iran.
- House rules require the House to take up the impeachment measure within two legislative days.
- The article says calls to impeach Hegseth grew as some Republicans linked the party’s 2026 midterm losses to the Iran war.
- Trump said Hegseth had won the war in Iran and said he would stand by him even if he were impeached.
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