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Rubio defends Hegseth as Massie pushes impeachment

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Marco Rubio defended Secretary of War Pete Hegseth from impeachment attempts by Republican congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky on Monday. Massie announced articles of impeachment accusing Hegseth of using military forces improperly without congressional authorization, citing actions like the Iran war and the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Rubio countered these claims by highlighting Hegseth's effective handling of various military operations. Massie is stepping down from office in January after facing opposition from President Trump earlier this year.
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As of November 9, 2026, Republican Congressman Thomas Massie introduced new articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, setting up a potential vote in Congress. This move follows significant Republican losses in the midterm elections and rising criticism over the ongoing war with Iran. Despite calls for Hegseth's removal, President Donald Trump has publicly supported him, stating that he is "doing a great job." However, Massie’s actions reflect growing pressure within the GOP to address perceived failures related to the Iran conflict and political fallout from recent elections. The move could escalate tensions between Congress and the executive branch as Democrats prepare to use their new majority to investigate Pentagon leadership.

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Impeachment Articles Against Pete Hegseth
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Hegseth PERSON · 5× Massie PERSON · 4× Rubio PERSON · 3× Congress ORG · 2× Ky. GPE · 1× Marco Rubio PERSON · 1× Pete Hegseth PERSON · 1× State ORG · 1× Thomas Massie PERSON · 1× Venezuelan NORP · 1×

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Rubio defends Hegseth as Massie pushes impeachment Massie has announced articles of impeachment against Hegseth, largely accusing him of using the military for improper purposes without authorization from Congress.
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2026-11-10 · Just The News
Rubio defends Hegseth as Massie pushes impeachment · assertive framing

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Rubio defends Hegseth as Massie pushes impeachment Massie has announced articles of impeachment against Hegseth, largely accusing him of using the military for improper purposes without authorization from Congress. asserted
Massie → defend → Congress
Secretary of State Marco Rubio forcefully defended Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Monday amid a push from Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., to impeach him. asserted
Rubio → defend → him
"I think he's done a very good job," Rubio told reporters. asserted
Rubio → think → reporters
"I think it's unfair... asserted
it → think → ?
I work with him and so I've seen perhaps a side of him that the media doesn't see." asserted
media → work → that
Rubio then pointed to Hegseth's management of the Iran war, counter-cartel operations, and the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as evidence of Hegseth's competence in office. asserted
Rubio → point → office
"But politics are politics," he concluded. asserted
he → conclude → ?
Massie has announced articles of impeachment against Hegseth, largely accusing him of using the military for improper purposes without authorization from Congress. asserted
Massie → announce → Congress
His complaints include the Iran war, U.S. involvement in fighting against Yemen's Houthis, and the Maduro operation. asserted
complaints → include → Houthis
Massie, for his part, is leaving office in January. asserted
Massie → leave → January
President Donald Trump backed Ed Gallrein in a successful primary against him earlier this year. asserted
Trump → back → him
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