Hegseth calls impeachment vote a 'circus' as Trump gives him 'A PLUS, PLUS, PLUS'

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the impeachment resolution against him as a "farce" and "circus" during a Tuesday morning press conference, ahead of a House vote expected later that day. He firmly aligned himself with President Donald Trump, who praised his performance. The impeachment articles, filed by outgoing Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, accuse Hegseth of unconstitutional actions including killing schoolchildren in Iran, bombing fishing boats, and conducting a raid in Venezuela. Massie lost his Kentucky seat in a primary after criticizing the Iran war and Epstein files handling. Trump awarded Hegseth an "A PLUS, PLUS, PLUS" for his defense, insisting he has no plans to fire him. Massie predicted Hegseth could be removed before Christmas, citing Republican lawmakers' fears after recent election losses and their desire to distance themselves from the administration.