Trump attacks Massie as 'stone cold loser' in combative press conference

President Trump attacked Rep. Thomas Massie as a "stone cold loser" during a surprise White House press conference on Monday, responding to the Kentucky Republican's effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth earlier that day, accusing him of abusing powers related to the Iran war, the seizure of Venezuela's president, and extrajudicial killings of alleged drug smugglers. Trump vowed to stand by Hegseth, claiming he "won two wars," and also insulted CNN's Kaitlan Collins during the exchange. Massie, who lost his primary to a Trump-backed challenger, is forcing a House vote later this week. This is his second impeachment attempt in two months, with the first blocked by GOP leaders, though recent midterm losses may free some Republicans to vote against Hegseth.