# Hegseth Calls Impeachment Vote ‘Politically Motivated’

https://mins.news/en/video/136201

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-11-09 20:36 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAZcX_ZFCog

> Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the effort to impeach him is “politically motivated.” Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced the measure Monday, alleging that Hegseth has waged war in Iran without congressional approval, among other charges.

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