Impeachment Process Initiated in Congress Against US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

US President Donald Trump has announced his full support for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who is facing an impeachment motion over military operations in Iran, Venezuela, and Yemen.

During a press conference at the White House, US President Donald Trump harshly criticized the impeachment resolution filed against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth by Republican Representative Thomas Massie, as well as the individual who initiated the move. Defending Hegseth's performance during his tenure, Trump stated, "I will stand by him, he won two wars." He also used strong language regarding Representative Massie, who initiated the impeachment process, stating that he was wasting Congress's time.

Republican Representative Thomas Massie requested a vote for Hegseth's impeachment on the first day the House convened following the midterm elections, citing his role in military operations in Venezuela and Yemen, primarily the Iran war. While it is stated that the vote in the House could take place by mid-week, it was announced that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who is facing the threat of impeachment, will hold his first press conference on Tuesday after more than 180 days. Although not very popular among the public, Hegseth argued that the war in question was necessary.

US President Trump stated that the military situation in Iran has largely ended and that they are maintaining the status quo. Noting that Iran's leadership cadre has been neutralized, Trump indicated that they are seeking long-term solutions to permanently prevent the country's nuclear program.