Pentagon Chief Hegseth calls US House impeachment effort a ‘farce’
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called a House impeachment effort against him a “farce” and “sabotage,” while defending U.S. military actions involving Iran, alleged drug boats and former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. President Donald Trump defended Hegseth, and the House was expected to hold an initial procedural vote on whether to debate the resolution.Key Facts
- Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky introduced the impeachment resolution on Monday.
- The resolution cites the war against Iran, strikes on alleged drug boats and other claimed violations of U.S. law.
- Hegseth said criticism of his conduct and the war reflected policy disagreements.
- Trump praised Hegseth in a Truth Social post and criticized Massie.
- Hegseth said strikes on alleged drug boats were needed to protect the United States from narcotraffickers.
- Hegseth said former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was brought to justice, not kidnapped.
- Hegseth said 18 Americans had died in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
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