Hegseth calls impeachment resolution 'sabotage,' confident of defeat
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.