# Hegseth calls Republican’s impeachment bid a ‘stunt’ by Trump critics

https://mins.news/en/item/137335

- The Guardian, 2026-11-10 13:32 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/10/pete-hegseth-impeachment-massie

> Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed Thomas Massie’s impeachment effort as a “political spectacle” and “stunt,” accusing the Republican of seeking a “show trial.” Massie’s articles accuse Hegseth of waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers; the House is expected to take up the resolution.

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