Hegseth calls impeachment attempt a 'political spectacle'

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed an impeachment attempt against him as a "political spectacle" during a press conference Tuesday, targeting Republican Representative Thomas Massie who filed the resolution. Hegseth called the effort a "farce and a stunt" driven by politics, denying any illegal actions. He praised President Trump's leadership in the Iran war and the capture of Venezuela's president, defending military operations as a job "well done." Massie, who is not seeking reelection, said he hopes Hegseth addresses the eight impeachment articles rather than using his characteristic rhetoric. Hegseth also disagreed with Vice President JD Vance's claim that the Iran war cost Republicans the midterm elections.