Hegseth rejects impeachment push as Trump says he intends to keep him
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed a renewed impeachment threat as Republican Rep. Thomas Massie prepared to reintroduce articles next week. President Trump said he intends to keep Hegseth, even as reports described private discussions about his future.
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The post-election pressure
NBC News reported that Massie plans to reintroduce impeachment articles when the House returns Monday. Democrats have signaled additional scrutiny after winning Congress, and some Republican lawmakers told outlets that a vote could attract GOP support.
Hegseth called the effort a sham and defended his Pentagon record in a video. MS NOW reported that his aides planned a broader public defense.
Trump’s position
Fox News reported that Trump intends to keep Hegseth and considers his performance good. NBC and Straight Arrow News separately reported he had asked advisers about Hegseth’s position. Those reports describe private discussions, not a decision to remove him.
Why this matters
The effort is an early example of the changed political terrain after the midterms. Massie would need Republican votes to advance impeachment in the current House; Democrats will control the chamber in January. The White House has not announced a personnel change.