Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is bracing for a political firestorm as top Democrats vow to impeach him over his handling of the ongoing conflict with Iran, while he remains steadfast in defending President Trump’s military strategy. The escalating showdown comes as House Democrats, led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, push for Hegseth’s removal, accusing him of “abusing his power” and “engineering a reckless war of choice.”
Hegseth Fires Back: ‘Don’t Worry About the Noise’
Hegseth, speaking to reporters after an address at the Naval War College, dismissed the impeachment threats as partisan gamesmanship. “Their disagreements are with our success,” he argued, pointing to expanded military alliances and counterterrorism operations under Trump. He accused critics of harboring “passive-aggressive institutional resistance” to the administration’s policies.
The Secretary also downplayed Republican infighting over the Iran conflict, including Vice President JD Vance’s suggestion that the war contributed to midterm losses. “Someone had to confront the Iranian regime’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon,” Hegseth said. “History will judge [Trump] very kindly.”
Impeachment Push Gains Momentum
Jeffries told ABC News he is a “hard yes” on impeaching Hegseth, joining Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who introduced articles of impeachment Monday. The resolution accuses Hegseth of undermining national security and escalating an unnecessary war—charges the Secretary vehemently denies.
Hegseth previewed a Pentagon press conference to address the impeachment effort, framing it as a distraction from military priorities. “We’re focused on delivering the president’s agenda,” he said, urging Republicans to pass a “generational investment” in defense funding before Democrats take control of the House.
Funding Battle Looms
With time running out before the new Congress convenes, Hegseth called for a GOP-led reconciliation bill to secure massive military spending increases, covering everything from shipbuilding to space defense. “The president expects dominance,” he said, warning that partisan fights could jeopardize U.S. military superiority.
As the impeachment threat grows, Hegseth remains defiant, telling troops to ignore “the noise” and insisting Trump’s hardline approach has left Iran “in the weakest position it’s been in a very, very long time.” Whether Congress agrees may determine his political survival.
Source: www.dailywire.com — https://www.dailywire.com/news/pete-hegseth-readies-for-battle-as-democrats-vow-to-impeach-him