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Hegseth calls Republican’s bid to impeach him a ‘stunt’ by critics of Trump

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Guardian staff. (2026, November 10). Hegseth calls Republican’s bid to impeach him a ‘stunt’ by critics of Trump. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/10/pete-hegseth-impeachment-massie

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Pete Hegseth, US defense secretary, has rejected calls for his impeachment by Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie, calling it a political stunt aimed at undermining former President Donald Trump rather than serving the public interest. Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday, accusing him of illegally waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers. In response to these allegations, Hegseth dismissed them as a farce during a press conference on Tuesday, arguing that they are an attempt to target American military officials politically rather than addressing legitimate concerns.
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As of November 10, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing calls for impeachment from Republicans following the U.S.'s war with Iran, which contributed to significant Republican losses in midterm elections. Despite mounting pressure and criticism, President Donald Trump has stood by Hegseth, saying he is "doing a great job." Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth in the House, accusing him of waging war without congressional approval and other violations of constitutional law. Hegseth dismissed these efforts as "a farce" during a defiant press conference at the Pentagon, blaming media criticism rather than addressing accusations directly. With Democrats set to take control of Congress, Hegseth's future remains uncertain amid potential investigations into his leadership role in the Iran war.

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At a press conference on Tuesday, the US defense secretary – accused of illegally waging war without congressional authorization, and abusing his powers – claimed he was simply being pursued by political opponents of Donald Trump. “It’s a farce, and it’s a stunt, and everybody knows it,” he declared.
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2026-11-10 · The Guardian
Hegseth calls Republican’s bid to impeach him a ‘stunt’ by critics of Trump · assertive framing

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Pete Hegseth has dismissed a bid to impeach him as a “political spectacle”, accusing the Republican lawmaker who moved to force a vote of trying to stage a “show trial”. asserted
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At a press conference on Tuesday, the US defense secretary – accused of illegally waging war without congressional authorization, and abusing his powers – claimed he was simply being pursued by political opponents of Donald Trump. “It’s a farce, and it’s a stunt, and everybody knows it,” he declared. asserted
he → accuse → it
It comes after Thomas Massie, a Republican of Kentucky, introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday. asserted
Massie → come → Monday
Massie is an outgoing congressman, after losing to a Trump-backed rival in the Republican primary for his seat earlier this year The move “puts a target on the back of American warriors”, Hegseth argued on Tuesday. asserted
Hegseth → lose → Tuesday
“This is not patriotism,” he said. asserted
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