Hegseth calls impeachment push a 'political spectacle' undermining U.S. troops

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday pushed back against a potential impeachment effort by Rep. Thomas Massie, calling it a "political spectacle" that undermines American troops during wartime. Hegseth argued the resolution, filed Monday over his handling of the Iran war and other military actions, stems from "policy disagreements" rather than the "high crimes and misdemeanors" required for removal. Massie, who lost his primary, alleges Hegseth's leadership warrants impeachment, with a House vote possible by midweek. The effort follows Republican losses in last week's midterms, partly blamed on the Iran conflict. President Trump praised Hegseth, while precedent exists in the 2024 impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, which the Senate dismissed.