Republicans turn on Hegseth after midterm defeat, impeachment vote looms

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Republicans are turning against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the midterm election defeat, with a possible impeachment vote in the House as soon as next week. Party members anonymously blame Hegseth for pushing Donald Trump into the Iran war without an exit strategy, though strategists acknowledge broader causes for the loss. Representative Thomas Massie plans to force the impeachment vote. Trump still backs Hegseth, calling him his "best man," while Vice President JD Vance cited the war as the reason for defeat. Hegseth refuses to resign and intends to remain in office.


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