CNN: Republicans Turn Against Pete Hegseth as Impeachment Vote Looms After Midterm Losses
Republican lawmakers are blaming Hegseth for the midterm collapse and weighing impeachment as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress.
- House Republicans, led by Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, plan to trigger a vote to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth when Congress returns next week following Tuesday's midterm election losses.
- Many Republican lawmakers blame the election wipeout on Hegseth, arguing he convinced President Trump to attack Iran without an exit strategy. Vice President JD Vance stated on Wednesday, "the reason we lost is the war," though he assigned no specific blame.
- Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Hegseth "will not back down or be deterred by politicians seeking to score partisan points," adding he is 100% committed to leading the Department of War. Hegseth remains prepared to own Pentagon policy decisions during forthcoming congressional hearings.
- Trump told Hegseth two days ago, "You're my best guy," signaling continued presidential support despite the impeachment threat. Massie, however, issued an ultimatum: he will withdraw impeachment articles only if Hegseth resigns.
- Democrats have identified Hegseth as a primary target for oversight hearings when the new Congress is seated in January. Secretary Hegseth faces a difficult two-front battle combining internal Republican opposition with impending Democratic scrutiny of his Pentagon record.
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The Daily ItemHegseth to face impeachment vote as early as next week
By Roxana Tiron and Erik Wasson, Bloomberg News WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers are looking to impeach embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as soon as next week, an effort that’s gained momentum after the Iran war he championed partly led to Republicans losing control of Congress in the midterms. Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican and frequent critic of President Donald Trump, told Bloomberg News he will “definitely” reintroduce…
Trump stands by Hegseth as Massie plans to force impeachment vote - The Daily Bo Snerdley
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump is standing by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth as outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., plans to force a vote on impeachment against Hegseth as soon as Congress reconvenes next week. The president remains supportive of Hegseth despite rumors within the administration that he is thinking of firing the secretary of war following the massive losses by Republicans Tuesday. Trump reiterated his support for Heg…
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Trump stands by Hegseth as Massie plans to force impeachment vote
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump is standing by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth as outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., plans to force a vote on impeachment against Hegseth as soon as Congress reconvenes next week.
A Republican intends to force a vote next week on the indictment of the Secretary of Defense, which Donald Trump always says he supports.
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