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Hegseth promises to defend ‘warriors’ as he faces impeachment

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Al Jazeera · collected 2026-11-10

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized Republican Representative Thomas Massie's attempt to impeach him regarding the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, dismissing it as a 'farce'. Hegseth made this statement in a social media post, which President Donald Trump praised with an 'A-plus' rating.
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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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Hegseth promises to defend ‘warriors’ as he faces impeachment US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has criticised an attempt by Republican Representative Thomas Massie to impeach him over the US-Israeli war on Iran, calling it a ‘farce’.
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Hegseth promises to defend ‘warriors’ as he faces impeachment US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has criticised an attempt by Republican Representative Thomas Massie to impeach him over the US-Israeli war on Iran, calling it a ‘farce’. asserted
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In a social media post, President Donald Trump gave Hegseth’s statement an ‘A-plus’. asserted
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