Hegseth dismisses renewed impeachment threat as 'political theater'

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed renewed impeachment efforts on Thursday, asserting they "won't work with me" in a video posted to X/Twitter, following Republican Rep. Thomas Massie's plan to reintroduce articles. Hegseth called Massie a "disgruntled, defeated congressman" and accused Democrats of pursuing "political theater" and "personal destruction." President Donald Trump voiced support for Hegseth on Wednesday, saying "he's doing a very good job," despite reports of consultations about his role. Massie, who filed impeachment articles in September over alleged unauthorized hostilities against Iran, plans to force a vote after the House returns November 9. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries had earlier pledged to remove Hegseth if Democrats gained House control.