Comer declines to defend Hegseth as MAGA voters rage over Iran war

House Oversight Chairman James Comer declined to defend Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth against a possible impeachment vote, citing MAGA voter anger over the Iran war and gas prices. Comer said Hegseth's fate rests with President Donald Trump. Comer said Republican voters are more upset about Iran than Democrats, with many staying home in the recent election. He noted the eight-month war has driven up gas prices, and Vice President JD Vance wrote that "the reason we lost is the war." Rep. Thomas Massie plans to reintroduce impeachment articles unless Hegseth resigns, though most House Republicans are expected to oppose the effort. Trump praised Hegseth publicly but has privately asked advisers about his future.