Hegseth vows to fight impeachment push as Trump backs him

Politics · First reported 5 Nov, 03:55 · Updated 19:37

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Pete Hegseth says he will not step aside amid calls for his impeachment, while defending the Iran campaign and seeking additional defense funding. Thomas Massie says he will renew his impeachment effort unless Hegseth resigns; Donald Trump has publicly supported the defense secretary.

Hegseth said he would fight impeachment efforts and defended the Iran war, describing it as an effort to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Massie said he would reintroduce impeachment articles unless Hegseth resigns. He had introduced a resolution containing eight articles in September, but it had not reached a vote before the House recess.
Trump publicly praised Hegseth and said he intended to keep him in the administration.
The articles Massie introduced included allegations about military operations, civilian casualties, and congressional oversight; the article says these were allegations, not established findings.
Hegseth asked Congress for additional defense funding. One report specifies a reconciliation bill of at least $350 billion, while another describes a $1.5-trillion US defense spending package sought by the administration.

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Key facts

Impeachment condition: Massie said he would not reintroduce the articles if Hegseth resigned.
Earlier resolution: Massie introduced a resolution with eight articles in September; it did not reach a vote before the House recess.
Trump’s position: Trump publicly praised Hegseth and said he intended to keep him in the administration.
Funding figures reported: One report cites a proposed bill worth at least $350 billion; another refers to a $1.5-trillion defense spending package.