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Marco Rubio defended War Secretary Pete Hegseth against impeachment calls from both Democrats and Republican Rep. Thomas Massie on Monday. Rubio praised Hegseth for his hard work, intelligence, and professionalism, stating that he has "done a great job" despite political opposition. The Florida senator emphasized the positive impact of Hegseth’s efforts in areas like Iran policy during President Trump's administration.

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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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Rubio made it clear he stood firmly behind Hegseth and believed he’d done an excellent job in his current role, saying the people attacking Hegseth were doing so because of politics rather than any real failure on the War Secretary’s behalf. “I think he’s done a great job.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio weighed in Monday on War Secretary Pete Hegseth — who is already being targeted for impeachment by incoming Democrats and at least one outgoing House Republican. asserted

who → weigh → Democrats

he → make → job

I mean, I’ve worked with him every single day on many of these topics, I’ve seen the work he does and seen the professionalism he brings to it,” Rubio said. asserted

Rubio → mean → it

“He’s very smart, he works very hard, he puts a lot of hours into this. asserted

he → ’ → this

And on all of the policy issues we’ve worked on together, I think he’s done a very good job.” asserted

he → work → job

One reporter tried to ask about artificial intelligence, but another reporter cut in with a follow-up on Hegseth. asserted

reporter → try → Hegseth

who → concern → January

“I think it’s unfair,” Rubio replied. asserted

Rubio → think → ?

“Yeah, look, I think it’s — I think Pete’s done a good job, I really do. asserted

I → look → job

Again, I work with him, and so I see perhaps a side of him that the media doesn’t see and members of Congress may not see. uncertain

members → work → Congress

But I think Pete works really hard; he’s incredibly smart.” asserted

he → think → ?

Rubio went on to note that Hegseth and the War Department had been instrumental in delivering on key priorities — in Iran and around the world — for President Donald Trump’s administration. asserted

Hegseth → go → administration

“But obviously politics are politics,” Rubio concluded, acknowledging that there would always be opposition but saying again that he believed Hegseth had done a great job as War Secretary. asserted

Hegseth → conclude → Secretary

Rubio Stands Firm With Hegseth In Face Of Massie Impeachment Bid: ‘Done A Great Job’

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