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Trump defends Hegseth as he faces impeachment push

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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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