Trump Backs Hegseth, Cites Wins in Venezuela and Iran as Impeachment Looms
President Donald Trump defended Secretary of War Pete Hegseth against an impeachment push, saying he would be "disappointed" if Republicans supported removal and crediting Hegseth with winning wars in Venezuela and Iran. Trump praised Hegseth's military campaigns, claiming victories in Venezuela within 48 hours and against Iran, including strikes on its leadership and nuclear program. He also mentioned diplomatic discussions with Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain over Iran. Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight impeachment articles against Hegseth, citing unauthorized war and abuse of power. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries supports impeachment, while Hegseth dismissed the effort as "partisan noise."