Hegseth calls impeachment push a political attack over Iran strikes

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday called the impeachment resolution against him politically motivated, saying it signals to US adversaries that Washington punishes its military for lawful actions. The statement follows Republican Representative Thomas Massie introducing articles of impeachment, with a vote expected later this week. Hegseth argued the effort targets all service members, not just himself, and compared it to past failed impeachment attempts against President Donald Trump. He condemned Massie's move as an insult to sailors and pilots involved in strikes against narcoterrorists. The impeachment articles stem from Hegseth's authorization of military action in Iran, which he maintains was lawful. Lawmakers are scheduled to vote on the resolution later this week.