Pete Hegseth Responds to Impeachment Bid: They Are Punishing Warriors

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has opposed the impeachment bid initiated by Republican Representative Thomas Massie, stating that it sends a message to enemies that the US is punishing its own warriors. Hegseth defended military operations in Iran, Yemen, and Venezuela.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reacted to the impeachment attempt, stating that in the 250-year history of the American Republic, no Secretary of War or Defense has ever been impeached for conducting legal military operations. Holding his first media briefing since May, Hegseth opposed the impeachment threat initiated by outgoing Republican Representative Thomas Massie.

Defending the war against Iran, which has been criticized both domestically and globally, Hegseth stated that history would judge this war differently, arguing that they did not start the war, but that Iran had started it 47 years ago. The impeachment resolution covers not only the Iran operations but also military actions against the Houthis in Yemen and in Venezuela, as well as the targeting of boats allegedly carrying drugs.

Hegseth noted that he stands behind the operations in Yemen, Iran, and Venezuela, that he is proud to have carried them out, and that he would do them again if necessary. Stating that the move against him is an attack on US troops, the Secretary emphasized that such decisions send a message that the soldiers' service is a crime, but that they have not committed crimes and are heroes.