Donald Trump vows to defend Pete Hegseth amid Republican impeachment push
US President Donald Trump pledged to back Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Republican Representative Thomas Massie filed an impeachment motion against the Pentagon chief.
US President Donald Trump has pledged his full support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following an impeachment motion introduced by Republican Representative Thomas Massie.
Speaking to CNN, Trump forcefully rejected the effort to remove the Pentagon chief and publicly criticized Massie, describing the lawmaker as a "ruthless loser." Massie, who submitted impeachment documents on Monday morning, predicted that Hegseth would not remain in his position for long.
The public clash underscores emerging friction within the Republican Party over Hegseth's leadership at the Department of Defense. Despite the challenge from within his own party ranks, Trump signaled he intends to shield Hegseth from any congressional attempt to strip him of his post.
Sources: Adevărul, Digi24.
Sources
- Adevărul — Trump face scut în jurul lui Pete Hegseth în fața procedurii de destituire și îl atacă pe republicanul care cere demiterea. „Un ratat fără scrupule”
- Digi24 — Scandalul de la Pentagon. Trump îi ia apărarea lui Hegseth și îl numește „ratat fără scrupule” pe republicanul care vrea să-l demită