PoliticsHegseth defiant amid impeachment threat
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released a new video as a potential impeachment battle loomed.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 23:53
Hegseth defiant amid impeachment threat
Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense
Profile details
United States Secretary of Defense (2025–)
| Born | 1980-06-06 · Minneapolis |
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| Party | Republican |
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| Education | Princeton University (BA) Harvard University (MPP) |
| Military service | United States Army, Army National Guard · 2003–20062010–20142019–2021 · Major · 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, Minnesota Army National Guard, District of Columbia Army National Guard · Iraq War, War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Bronze Star, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge |
Portrait: U.S. Department of Defense · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Statements
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
- Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements,’ not high crimes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denounced the effort to impeach him, calling it “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”
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The Associated Press - US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hits back at impeachment efforts
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed back against efforts to impeach him over America’s military campaign against Iran, calling the move a “farce” and “sabotage” at a Pentagon news conference. Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.
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BBC News - Hegseth Says Massie Bid Hurts Troops
Bloomberg Television’s Balance of Power discusses the latest developments on Capitol Hill, including Hegseth’s view that Massie’s bid hurts troops and leadership questions facing both parties after the midterms.
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Bloomberg Television - Hegseth defends war record amid US House impeachment effort
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he would fight to keep his job. At a Pentagon press conference, he called the impeachment effort a political spectacle and personally attacked the Republican lawmaker leading the push to remove him.
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CGTN - Hegseth blasts House impeachment 'spectacle'
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo offers his take on Hegseth’s Pentagon briefing; Hegseth calls the House impeachment push a “spectacle,” and the Paris G7 summit is also discussed.
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Fox News - Hegseth defends his record against impeachment push
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense chief, calls the impeachment case against him a “farce” that undermines U.S. troops. His critics accuse him of abusing power and violating the Constitution over the Iran war and other military operations, raising questions about partisan retaliation and presidential war powers.
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DW News
- Hegseth calls Massie’s impeachment effort an attack on troops
Speaking at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Congress’s effort to impeach him as a politicized attack on US troops and lawful military operations ordered by President Donald Trump. The House is scheduled to begin procedural votes on the resolution Tuesday evening.
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Bloomberg Television - Pete Hegseth calls impeachment effort against him a 'stunt' and 'sabotage'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denounced the impeachment effort against him as a “political spectacle” and a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment. He spoke at a Pentagon news conference, a day after Rep. Thomas Massie launched the effort over Hegseth’s handling of the unpopular war against Iran and other actions.
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The Associated Press - Hegseth says impeachment effort is ‘driven by ego and resentment’
Rachel Scott reports on the push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his fiery response to the Republican congressman leading the effort.
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ABC News - US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth calls impeachment moves 'a farce'
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, November 10, that efforts to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war were a farce and sabotage, playing into the hands of adversaries.
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France 24
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PoliticsWhat the Democrats’ Landslide Means for the Middle East and Ukraine — and Could Trump Fire Hegseth?
The Iran war and the resulting surge in energy prices helped drive the Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory. Whether the new Congress can change the course of the war remains uncertain. The results are reverberating among U.S. friends and adversaries in Iran, Israel and Ukraine, while rumors persist about Pete Hegseth as administration members blame the war for the losses.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 23:40
What the Democrats’ Landslide Means for the Middle East and Ukraine — and Could Trump Fire Hegseth?
PoliticsHegseth backs Iran war as Vance and Trump cite it in midterm rout
Hegseth continues to stand by the Iran war, while Vance and Trump point to it in connection with the midterm rout. NBC News reports that Trump has told some allies in recent days he is considering replacing Hegseth.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 23:00
Hegseth backs Iran war as Vance and Trump cite it in midterm rout
PoliticsHegseth Likely to Face Impeachment After GOP Midterm Rout, Mulvaney Says
Mick Mulvaney, a former acting White House chief of staff, said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is likely to face impeachment proceedings backed by lawmakers from both parties. He said Democrats, after taking control of both congressional chambers Tuesday night, want to target Trump administration figures including Howard Lutnick and Elon Musk.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 21:43
Hegseth Likely to Face Impeachment After GOP Midterm Rout, Mulvaney Says
PoliticsPete Hegseth faces blame as Republicans seek answers for midterm defeat
After Republicans’ midterm losses, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing criticism from party members who say the Iran war and high energy prices helped Democrats. Trump continues to back Hegseth for now, while Vice President JD Vance blamed the war for the defeat. Representative Thomas Massie plans to trigger an impeachment vote.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 19:08
Pete Hegseth faces blame as Republicans seek answers for midterm defeat
PoliticsTrump says he intends to keep Hegseth in his job
Donald Trump said he plans to keep Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in office, as Rep. Massie prepares to introduce an impeachment resolution against him.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 16:15
Trump says he intends to keep Hegseth in his job
PoliticsTrump says he intends to keep Hegseth as defense secretary
Donald Trump said he firmly intends to keep Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief despite hearing complaints about him. Republican Representative Thomas Massie had said House Republicans would seek a vote on a resolution to impeach Hegseth when Congress resumes next week.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 15:27
Trump says he intends to keep Hegseth as defense secretary
PoliticsTrump reveals calls from people critical of Hegseth
US President Donald Trump said he had received calls from people who were critical of Hegseth.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 13:57
Trump reveals calls from people critical of Hegseth
Politics‘Knives out’: Will Congress impeach Pete Hegseth after GOP midterm loss?
Democrats’ midterm victory has made Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a focus of calls for accountability over the Iran war. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie says he will seek an impeachment vote when Congress returns next week. The House could approve the articles, but conviction in the Senate would require Republican backing. Donald Trump says he is not considering replacing Hegseth.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 11:33
‘Knives out’: Will Congress impeach Pete Hegseth after GOP midterm loss?
PoliticsTrump dismisses possibility of replacing Hegseth
Trump said Wednesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would stay in his post and praised his performance. Trump also acknowledged that the war with Iran contributed to Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses, as Democrats prepare to use their new congressional majority to potentially investigate the Pentagon chief.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:33
Trump dismisses possibility of replacing Hegseth
