Hegseth calls Republican’s bid to impeach him a ‘stunt’ by critics of Trump
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called an effort to impeach him a political stunt and a “show trial.” He accused Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of trying to sabotage the military, while facing allegations that he waged war without congressional authorization and abused his powers.Key Facts
- Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday.
- Hegseth responded to the impeachment effort at a press conference on Tuesday.
- Hegseth said the effort was a “farce” and a “stunt.”
- Hegseth argued that the move put a target on the backs of U.S. service members.
- The allegations against Hegseth include waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers.
- Massie is leaving Congress after losing the Republican primary to a candidate backed by Donald Trump.
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