Donald Trump defended Secretary of War Pete Hegseth against calls for his removal
Donald Trump defended Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Thursday, saying U.S. military operations in Iran and Venezuela had succeeded under Hegseth’s leadership, ANI reported. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie is preparing to press for a House impeachment vote when lawmakers return for the next congressional session. Democratic Congressman Jason Crow has called for Hegseth’s removal, alleging his leadership put military personnel at greater risk.
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Donald Trump defended Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Thursday amid calls for his removal, praising his performance and saying U.S. military operations in Iran and Venezuela had been successful under Hegseth’s leadership, ANI reported. Trump also said 18 U.S. service members had died in the Iran conflict, a toll he described as considerably lower than losses in Vietnam and Afghanistan.
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, who introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth in September, said on Nov. 4 he would not revive the proceedings if Hegseth resigned. Massie is preparing to push for a House vote when lawmakers return, ANI reported. Jason Crow, a Democratic congressman, has argued Hegseth’s leadership increased risks to troops and called for his removal. Democratic lawmaker Patrick Ryan said an impeachment vote would be pursued when Congress reconvenes.
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- NewsMobile — Trump Backs Pete Hegseth Amid Impeachment Calls
- The Times of India — 'He's done a fantastic job': Trump backs Hegseth amid growing calls for his removal - The Times of India
- tribuneindia.com — Trump defends Hegseth amid impeachment threat, says US military operations in Iran, Venezuela successful - The Tribune
- tickernews.co — Trump defends Hegseth amid impeachment speculation | Ticker
Verifier’s note
The Tribune, NewsMobile, and The Times of India report growing calls for Hegseth’s removal alongside impeachment threats, and Ticker separately describes mounting pressure and impeachment speculation. The reports are current and do not contradict the proposed event.