Hegseth Fires Back At Impeachment Effort
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is pushing back against an impeachment effort led by Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky, calling the move a political stunt aimed at undermining President Donald Trump and the U.S. military.
Speaking at the Pentagon Tuesday morning, Hegseth strongly criticized the resolution, arguing that disagreements over military policy do not justify impeachment.
Hegseth defended the Trump administration's military operations in Iran, including strikes targeting the country's nuclear and military infrastructure. He also highlighted the administration's campaign against suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and other waters.
The defense secretary argued that the impeachment effort could have consequences beyond his own position, warning that American service members carrying out military orders could eventually face similar accusations.
"Make no mistake about what is happening. This is not about me," Hegseth said. "If they want to come for the warriors, they're going to have to come through me."
Hegseth also accused lawmakers of undermining national security by questioning military operations that he maintains were lawful.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has expressed support for the impeachment effort, while Massie is leading the push in Congress.
Hegseth maintained that he has the support of President Trump and said he remains focused on military readiness, national security and securing additional funding for the armed forces.
Speaking at the Pentagon Tuesday morning, Hegseth strongly criticized the resolution, arguing that disagreements over military policy do not justify impeachment.
Hegseth defended the Trump administration's military operations in Iran, including strikes targeting the country's nuclear and military infrastructure. He also highlighted the administration's campaign against suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and other waters.
The defense secretary argued that the impeachment effort could have consequences beyond his own position, warning that American service members carrying out military orders could eventually face similar accusations.
"Make no mistake about what is happening. This is not about me," Hegseth said. "If they want to come for the warriors, they're going to have to come through me."
Hegseth also accused lawmakers of undermining national security by questioning military operations that he maintains were lawful.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has expressed support for the impeachment effort, while Massie is leading the push in Congress.
Hegseth maintained that he has the support of President Trump and said he remains focused on military readiness, national security and securing additional funding for the armed forces.
