Hegseth calls impeachment resolution 'sabotage,' confident of defeat

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized an impeachment resolution against him as "sabotage" that obstructs military operations, expressing confidence it will fail. He spoke at a Pentagon press conference on Tuesday. Republican Representative Thomas Massie filed the resolution Monday, arguing Hegseth's continued military action against Iran violated the Constitution after Congress demanded a halt. Democrats support the measure, and it would pass if three Republicans join them. Hegseth noted no defense secretary in U.S. history has been impeached for conducting a legal war, calling the effort an insult to troops. House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the resolution, and Hegseth said he is coordinating with him.


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