Republicans block impeachment resolution against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has labelled a Republican-led impeachment attempt against him a farce, as House Republicans acted to block the resolution.
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has dismissed an impeachment resolution introduced against him by fellow Republican Representative Thomas Massie, calling the measure a political spectacle and a "farce." Massie introduced the resolution citing alleged unlawful military actions and US military engagements in Iran, Yemen, and Venezuela.
Speaking at his first Pentagon press conference in six months, Hegseth defended his record and stated he stands by all operations under his purview. He characterized the resolution as an effort driven by political disagreement and resentment aimed at harming the president and military personnel.
Meanwhile, Republicans in the House of Representatives utilized their majority to block the resolution from advancing further. Hegseth maintained that all military actions taken were lawful and authorized.
Sources: TV 2 Nyheter, Aftenposten, VG (Verdens Gang), Berlingske, Svenska Dagbladet
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