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Trump says he’ll ‘stand by’ Hegseth as ‘loser’ Massie renews impeachment effort

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Carter, C. (2026, November 9). Trump says he’ll ‘stand by’ Hegseth as ‘loser’ Massie renews impeachment effort. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4798081/trump-stand-by-hegseth-massie-impeachment/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-11-09 · by Claire Carter

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President Donald Trump declared his continued support for Secretary Pete Hegseth, stating he would "stand by" him despite an impeachment effort initiated by Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY). This announcement comes after Massie's introduction of articles of impeachment against Hegseth earlier in the week. Trump referred to Massie as a “loser” during his statement reaffirming his support for Hegseth.
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As of November 9, 2026, President Donald Trump defended Pete Hegseth, the embattled Defense Secretary, amid a Republican-led effort to impeach him. Despite Democrats' recent electoral victories, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky is preparing to reintroduce eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth in Congress's lame-duck session, which resumes on Monday. The charges include violating the War Powers Resolution of 1973 and ignoring laws that minimize civilian casualties during military operations, particularly regarding Iran and Venezuela. Trump praised Hegseth for his actions, stating he was "basically winning two wars" and calling impeachment efforts "very unfair."

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President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support of War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, saying he’ll “stand by” his appointee despite an impeachment effort led by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), whom the president called a “loser.”
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President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support of War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, saying he’ll “stand by” his appointee despite an impeachment effort led by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), whom the president called a “loser.” asserted
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Trump previously said he has “every intention” of keeping Hegseth in charge of the War Department, but his latest backing marks the first support since Massie introduced articles of impeachment against the Cabinet official. asserted
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