- Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced an impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of waging an unauthorized war in Iran and carrying out extrajudicial killings.
- President Donald Trump urged congressional Republicans to defend Hegseth, calling Massie a loser and praising the defense secretary for military successes in Iran and Venezuela.
- Hegseth dismissed the impeachment push as an ego-driven political stunt during a Pentagon press conference, while House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed strong support for the effort.
- Outgoing House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke against the resolution, warning that impeaching a defense secretary during active military conflict sends a negative signal to allies and enemies alike.
- Massie predicted Hegseth will be forced out or resign before the end of the year, as reports suggest White House officials have little appetite to spend political capital defending him.
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