President Donald Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on social media, calling him one of the country’s most popular and successful military officials as Rep. Thomas Massie pushed for his impeachment. (Foto: Instagram)
President Donald Trump used social media on Monday night, Nov. 9, to defend Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is facing an impeachment request from Republican Rep. Thomas Massie. Trump called Hegseth “perhaps the country’s most popular and successful military official.”
Trump credited Hegseth with victories in Venezuela and Iran. The war in Iran, however, is among the main sources of criticism directed at the defense secretary. Trump said Hegseth should be praised rather than impeached.
Trump also attacked Massie, calling him a major failure. The impeachment effort comes as criticism grows over the handling of the war against Iran.
Responding to criticism of his leadership, Hegseth described the objections as politically motivated and said he was not worried about being removed from office. He said some people with political motives may have significant policy disagreements, but argued that their disagreements were with success. Hegseth added that his team was not concerned by the criticism and said he had told troops not to be distracted by it.
