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Who exactly is Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief facing an impeachment bid?

Who exactly is Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief facing an impeachment bid?

Summary

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called an impeachment effort against him “a political spectacle” on Tuesday. Republican Thomas Massie launched the effort a day earlier, citing Hegseth’s handling of the war in Iran and other actions.

Key Facts

  • Pete Hegseth is the U.S. defense secretary.
  • Hegseth dismissed the impeachment effort as “a political spectacle.”
  • Republican Representative Thomas Massie launched the impeachment bid on Monday.
  • Massie cited Hegseth’s handling of the war in Iran and other actions.
  • Hegseth is a former Fox News host and military veteran.
  • Hegseth is one of the most prominent figures in the Trump administration.
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