From Hindustan Times
Center Owned by HT MediaUS defence secy Pete Hegseth dismisses impeachment move as ‘political spectacle’, gets A+++ from Trump
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the impeachment effort against him mirrors the two impeachment proceedings faced by President Donald Trump during his first term and expressed confidence that the latest attempt will also fail. The resolution targeting Hegseth was introduced on Monday by outgoing Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie. Massie has indicated that the House will vote on the impeachment resolution, while Hegseth’s comparison underscores his belief that the bid will not succeed.
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left · 3 outlets
Pete Hegseth made the comment at a news conference a day after U.S. Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, introduced eight articles of impeachment against him
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center · 5 outlets
WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dug in for a fight Tuesday against his potential impeachment in Congress, telling reporters that a rogue lawmaker is targeting him over “policy disagreements” and not the high crimes or offenses the nation’s founders intended. The embattled Pentagon chief…
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Republican Congressman Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of waging war without congressional approval and abusing his powers. President Donald Trump defended Hegseth, while Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries backed impeachment.
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Speaking at a press briefing, Hegseth argued that no previous holder of his office had ever been impeached for carrying out “lawful military operations”.
