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Hegseth's defiant video may backfire as impeachment pressure grows

cnn.com — November 6, 2026 at 06:01 AM UTC

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released a defiant video Thursday vowing to fight impeachment efforts, a move that may bolster critics' case against him following the Republican midterm defeat shaped by the unpopular Iran war. President Donald Trump publicly praised Hegseth, but few others in Washington defend him. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie plans to bring impeachment articles next week, while Democrats and some GOP lawmakers criticize Hegseth's war leadership and alleged disengagement from Congress. Hegseth's video, featuring "fight, fight, fight" imagery tied to Trump's 2024 assassination attempt, appears aimed at securing presidential support. His position complicates the Pentagon's $1.5 trillion defense budget request, with some senators saying he lacks congressional relationships to advance it.

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