Trump defends Hegseth against impeachment push by Republican Massie
The US President called Representative Thomas Massie a loser after the Kentucky Republican filed eight articles of impeachment against the defence secretary.
US President Donald Trump defended Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Monday after Republican Representative Thomas Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against him. Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, accused Hegseth of abusing power and executing unlawful orders regarding the Iran war and operations in Yemen and Venezuela, according to reports from Times of India, The Tribune and ANI.
Trump attacked Massie during an appearance in the White House briefing room, calling him a "stone cold loser" who should not take up the time of Congress. The President stated he would stand by Hegseth, claiming the official "won two wars" in Venezuela and Iran.
Hegseth has rejected the allegations, describing the impeachment effort as a sham by a "disgruntled defeated congressman" and his Democratic allies. He said he is prepared to defend the administration's military actions and noted that the military intervention was necessary to confront Iran's nuclear ambitions.
The impeachment push has received support from House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer. However, Republican leaders, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, expressed reservations about holding a vote during ongoing hostilities abroad.
A procedural vote on the resolution is expected by Wednesday. Hegseth is scheduled to hold a press conference at the Pentagon on Tuesday morning to address the matter, according to Fox News.
