Hegseth calls Massie impeachment a farce as House moves forward with eight articles
The War Secretary defended strikes in Iran, Venezuela, and Yemen as lawful orders while President Trump called the Kentucky congressman a total loser on social media.
By Fatima Saleh ·
Pete Hegseth faces eight articles of impeachment in a House resolution as his term nears its end. The War Secretary stood on a podium Tuesday morning to reject the measure, calling it a stunt that hands enemies of the United States a propaganda victory.
Hegseth defended military operations conducted in Iran, Venezuela, and Yemen. He stated that every action was a lawful order from the commander in chief, followed by his own directive. Congress was notified before American troops executed the missions.
The secretary described the impeachment push as a personal manifesto driven by ego. He argued that the effort is not oversight or accountability. Instead, he said it is a political spectacle designed to damage the president and the country.
Hegseth detailed the outcomes of the strikes. He said the operations destroyed terror regimes and sank boats carrying poison into communities. He also noted that a narco dictator was put in handcuffs. He claimed these actions were the job well done.
President Donald Trump backed the War Secretary on social media. He posted on Monday that Massie is a disgruntled and defeated former congressman. Trump wrote that Hegseth should be praised rather than impeached.
The president highlighted that recruitment is at an all-time high. He cited two victories in Venezuela and Iran as proof of Hegseth's success. Trump urged Congress to stand up for the secretary.
Hegseth said he was proud to execute the orders and would do them again tomorrow. He viewed the impeachment effort as sabotage that tells enemies the U.S. will punish its own leadership for successful operations.
