Hegseth calls impeachment bid a 'stunt' by Trump critics

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed an impeachment bid as a "political spectacle" and "stunt," accusing critics of staging a "show trial" against him. He claimed he was targeted by political opponents of Donald Trump. Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment on Monday, accusing Hegseth of illegally waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers. Hegseth argued the move "puts a target on the back of American warriors," calling it "sabotage" rather than patriotism. Massie is an outgoing congressman, having lost a Republican primary to a Trump-backed rival earlier this year. Hegseth made his remarks at a press conference on Tuesday, responding to the impeachment effort.