Hegseth defiant amid impeachment threat

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As of November 6, 2026, Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, remains in his position despite facing mounting opposition and calls for impeachment following Republican losses in the midterm elections. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for Hegseth on Wednesday, stating that he is "doing a great job," even as Democrats prepare to use their new congressional majority to investigate him. Hegseth has doubled down on defending the war with Iran, which many blame for the election losses, and issued a defiant video message rejecting impeachment efforts led by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and his Democratic allies. The defense secretary accused Massie of pushing a "sham" effort, warning that any such move would be met with fierce resistance. Despite growing criticism, Hegseth vowed to continue fighting Iran and defended the war as "courageous and historic."

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