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Defiant Pete Hegseth lashes out in fiery video saying impeachment ‘won’t work with me’ as ouster chatter reaches climax
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Trump has said he intends to keep Pete Hegseth as defence secretary, even as reports describe him consulting advisers about Hegseth’s future after Republican midterm losses. Hegseth has also posted a video rejecting impeachment efforts and saying he will not back down, keeping attention on his position in the administration.
Hegseth called the Iran war a “historic and courageous effort”, while the article says some Republicans blame the conflict for the party’s losses. Republican Thomas Massie plans to force a House impeachment vote, and incoming Democrats may pursue another effort. The report says Trump has heard calls about Hegseth and that a possible Senate appointment has been discussed as a way to confirm a successor before Democrats take control of the chamber in January.
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In short
- Trump says he intends to keep Hegseth.
- Hegseth rejects impeachment calls in a video.
- Republicans debate the Iran war’s role in their losses.
How this story developed
- 6 minutes ago Pete Hegseth has rejected calls for his impeachment and suggestions he could be removed as US defence secretary, saying in a video that he is “not going anywhere”.
- 12 minutes ago Trump has said he intends to keep Pete Hegseth as defence secretary, even as reports describe him consulting advisers about Hegseth’s future after Republican midterm losses.
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The case for
Supporters could argue that Hegseth should remain in office unless the president decides his performance warrants dismissal or Congress establishes grounds for impeachment. They may see his defence of the Iran campaign as support for the administration’s stated strategy, and view calls for removal amid political fallout as an attempt to assign blame before a full assessment of events.
The case against
Critics could argue that the midterm losses and Trump’s reported doubts give the administration reason to reconsider Hegseth’s leadership, particularly if voters rejected the Iran conflict. They may also see congressional scrutiny, including an impeachment vote or use of subpoena powers, as a legitimate way to examine his conduct and hold a senior official accountable.
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