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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth plans to address the impeachment efforts against him at a press conference at the Pentagon on Tuesday (November 10). Hegseth, who has not held a press event in over six months, invited reporters to attend, saying, "I hope all of you will join us," as reported by The Hill.
The impeachment push, led by Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky, has gained momentum following the Democratic Party's strong performance in the midterm elections. House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has expressed strong support for the impeachment, stating, "I'm a hard yes on the Hegseth resolution," according to PBS NewsHour.
Hegseth has defended his actions, particularly regarding the military operations in Iran, which have been a focal point of the impeachment effort. He stated, "If you want to take issue with what we did in Epic Fury or Rough Rider or nabbing Nicolás Maduro, you're taking issue with the troops and what they accomplished," as reported by Audacy.
Despite the controversy, President Donald Trump has publicly supported Hegseth, asserting that he is "guilty of two things, basically winning two wars," according to PBS NewsHour. The impeachment resolution is expected to be a priority in Congress's lame-duck session, with both Democrats and some Republicans considering support for the measure.