US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Dismisses Impeachment Bid as Sabotage

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed an impeachment attempt led by Republican Congressman Thomas Massie as political sabotage. Hegseth robustly defended the Trump administration’s military operations, arguing that the legislative maneuver undermines military leadership and sends a damaging signal to adversaries around the globe.

Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment, accusing Hegseth of abusing his office and violating constitutional limits regarding military force. Four of the charges target operations in Iran, alleging actions exceeded the 1973 War Powers Resolution without proper congressional authorization. Additional accusations involve civilian protection laws, anti-drug trafficking operations, the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, and actions in Yemen.

Rejecting all accusations, Hegseth maintained that every mission was lawful, authorized by President Donald Trump, properly notified to Congress, and successfully executed by American troops. He specifically highlighted Operation Epic Fury, a joint US-Israeli campaign against Iran, describing it as a historic victory that neutralized Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure. Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio also rallied behind Hegseth, dismissing the impeachment push as absurd and confirming that the defense chief merely followed commander-in-chief directives.

The impeachment resolution is anticipated to face a vote in the House of Representatives before any transition of control. President Trump has publicly voiced full support for his defense secretary, strongly criticizing the congressional challenge. For further details on this developing political story, read the original report on Nile Post.