Trump Backs Pete Hegseth

US President Donald Trump has come out in support of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth as Republican Congressman Thomas Massie pushes for his impeachment over the administration’s military actions. Trump praised Hegseth’s performance, claiming that he had overseen victories in the conflicts involving Venezuela and Iran. He described Hegseth as someone who had done a good job as Defence Secretary and made it clear that he would stand by him. Trump also criticised Massie, calling him a loser and questioning why Congress should spend its valuable time on an impeachment resolution.

Republican Representative Thomas Massie has introduced an impeachment resolution against Hegseth, raising allegations about his handling of the war with Iran and US military operations in Yemen and Venezuela. The resolution reportedly contains eight articles, including allegations that Hegseth carried out military actions without proper congressional authorisation and disregarded legal protections for civilians. Hegseth has announced a press conference for Tuesday to address the impeachment effort. Defending the administration’s actions, he argued that although the war may not have been popular, it was necessary for national security. A vote on the resolution in the US House of Representatives could take place by Wednesday.