Trump: Democratic Bid to Impeach Hegseth Fails Badly

President Donald Trump launched a sharp attack on Democrats after a Republican-led House vote blocked an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Trump declared the Democratic attempt a "total failure" in a Truth Social post. All Republicans voted for Hegseth except Thomas Massie, whom Trump called a "big loser." Trump cited victories in Venezuela and Iran, record military recruitment numbers, and high morale as justification for Hegseth's exoneration. The House voted 211-204 to refer the impeachment resolution to the Judiciary Committee, effectively stalling a scheduled vote. Massie introduced the resolution Monday over the war with Iran and other military operations ordered by Trump, arguing Hegseth threatened the Constitution. Hegseth dismissed the impeachment attempt as a "farce," defending his record despite criticism of his leadership during various military operations.