Hegseth Defends Military Decisions as Congress Moves Toward Impeachment
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he is ready to defend his political and military decisions alongside President Donald Trump regarding Iran and Venezuela, facing a looming impeachment effort in Congress. Hegseth told reporters Monday that objections to operations "Epic Fury" or "Rough Rider," or the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, are objections to the troops' historic achievements. He announced his first press conference in over 180 days for Tuesday. Republican Representative Thomas Massie is pushing an impeachment resolution despite House GOP leadership opposition, amid pressure over the Iran war blamed for the party's midterm losses. Hegseth defended the war as a "bold step" by Trump, citing the threat of nuclear weapons.