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Trump Backs Hegseth Against Massie's Impeachment Bid Over Iran, Venezuela
✍️ Times of India
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 09:40 AM
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US President Donald Trump has strongly defended Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth against impeachment articles introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie, citing military successes in Iran and Venezuela.
US President Donald Trump has rallied behind Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, expressing strong support amidst a push for his impeachment. The controversy stems from articles of impeachment introduced by Republican Representative Thomas Massie, which focus on military actions taken in Iran and Venezuela.
President Trump criticized Massie's move, defending Hegseth's record by highlighting his achievements in military operations. The President framed the defence chief's tenure as successful, contrasting it with the political nature of the impeachment attempt.
Defence Secretary Hegseth has firmly rejected the charges, describing them as politically motivated and unfounded. The dispute has added a layer of tension within the Republican party, with the President publicly backing his cabinet member against the legislative challenge.
President Trump criticized Massie's move, defending Hegseth's record by highlighting his achievements in military operations. The President framed the defence chief's tenure as successful, contrasting it with the political nature of the impeachment attempt.
Defence Secretary Hegseth has firmly rejected the charges, describing them as politically motivated and unfounded. The dispute has added a layer of tension within the Republican party, with the President publicly backing his cabinet member against the legislative challenge.