Hegseth calls impeachment push 'sabotage' in first press conference since May

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday denounced Rep. Thomas Massie's impeachment effort as "sabotage" during his first press conference since May, calling the Republican lawmaker a "rogue legislator" and arguing the move is not patriotism. Hegseth, who campaigned against Massie's re-election earlier this year, said impeachment is an improper remedy for policy disagreements and that critics should pursue legislation instead. The press conference followed heavy Republican losses in last week's midterm elections, which some attribute to economic fallout from the US war against Iran. Hegseth defended the Iran war, claiming history will judge it differently than conventional wisdom. Massie's impeachment motion could receive a vote later Tuesday, and Democrats may resurrect proceedings against Hegseth if he remains in office when the new Congress convenes Jan. 3.