Trump backs Pentagon chief facing impeachment: 'He won two wars'

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President Donald Trump defended Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Monday amid impeachment pressure, praising him for "winning two wars" against Iran and in Venezuela. Trump said he would support Hegseth even if removed from office. Republican Representative Thomas Massie filed the impeachment resolution amid criticism over the Iran war's economic impact, which contributed to Republican losses in midterm elections. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also defended Hegseth, calling the impeachment effort unfair. Iran continues attacks on US bases and shipping despite Hegseth's claim Iran is "devastated." A poll found about 60% of American voters considered military operations against Iran a mistake.


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