“We’re not worried about impeachment. We’re going to do a press conference tomorrow morning on that topic,” Hegseth told reporters in Rhode Island when asked whether he had enough Republican support to defeat the impeachment effort, Anadolu Agency reported.
He also described opposition to his leadership as politically motivated, arguing that critics were objecting to the Pentagon’s policies and what he called its achievements.
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Massie is seeking a House vote on an impeachment resolution accusing Hegseth of launching military operations against Iran without congressional authorization and committing other alleged abuses of power.
The resolution contains eight articles of impeachment, including allegations related to military operations in Iran, Yemen and Venezuela, as well as the Pentagon’s treatment of critics. Massie said on November 9 that he was forcing the House to vote on the charges.
The measure is expected to come before the House this week, potentially prompting a contentious debate over Hegseth’s conduct and the administration’s military actions.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has voiced support for the effort, saying he is a “hard yes” on the resolution. However, the outcome will depend on whether enough Republicans join Democrats in backing it.
