Secretary of War Pete Hegseth doubled down on his support for former President Donald Trump during a press conference Tuesday, brushing off speculation about his future in the administration while praising newly appointed White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.
Hegseth’s comments came as Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), suggested the secretary could face impeachment following a renewed push by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY). Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday, reigniting questions about the secretary’s standing with Trump.
‘Any Day He’ll Have Me’
Pressed by The Daily Wire on whether he still had Trump’s backing amid reports the former president had privately questioned his role, Hegseth responded confidently. “We’ve never had a better commander-in-chief—full stop,” he said. “Any day he’ll have me, I’ll be right here at this podium.”
Trump later defended Hegseth on Truth Social, calling him an “A PLUS, PLUS, PLUS” secretary while attacking Massie as a “TOTAL LOSER.” The public show of support followed earlier CBS News reporting that Trump had discussed potential replacements with advisers.
Impeachment Threat Looms
Cruz warned Monday that Hegseth’s impeachment appeared increasingly likely unless he resigned or was fired. “On the face of it, the votes are there,” Cruz said, referencing the House’s Republican majority.
The impeachment push comes after Democrats’ stronger-than-expected midterm performance, which has fueled speculation about further shakeups in Trump’s orbit. Hegseth dismissed the effort as politically motivated, lashing out at Massie during his press conference.
Miller’s Rise
Hegseth also offered strong praise for Miller, Trump’s hardline immigration adviser who officially assumed the chief of staff role Monday. Calling Miller an “incredible American patriot,” Hegseth credited him with key administration wins, including border security measures and the America’s Counter Cartel Coalition.
“We’ve got no better friend at the Department of War than Stephen Miller,” Hegseth said. “He’ll be a fantastic chief of staff who understands the president’s agenda.”
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