U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled an impeachment resolution filed against him a “farce” on Tuesday, vigorously defending the ongoing military campaign in Iran and recent airstrikes targeting drug traffickers as “lawful operations.”
Addressing reporters at his first press conference in over 180 days, Hegseth characterized the measure’s sponsor, Republican Representative Thomas Massie, as a “disgruntled and defeated congressman” attempting to undermine President Donald Trump. He attributed the effort to a “personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment” and opposition from those seeking to “politicize our military.”
Hegseth asserted that no defense secretary has ever faced impeachment for executing “lawful” and “successful” military operations. He predicted the initiative would ultimately fail, drawing a parallel to the two impeachment trials of President Trump, both of which resulted in Senate acquittals.
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