Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) publicly backed War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, dismissing growing calls for his impeachment—including from a fellow Republican—as politically motivated attacks. Rubio, who has worked closely with Hegseth, insisted the embattled cabinet member has “done a great job” and deserves credit for his efforts in the Trump administration.
Rubio’s Full-Throated Defense
“I’ve worked with him every single day on many of these topics,” Rubio told reporters. “He’s very smart, he works very hard, he puts a lot of hours into this.” The senator emphasized Hegseth’s role in advancing key national security priorities, particularly regarding Iran, and dismissed criticism as unfair. “I see perhaps a side of him that the media doesn’t see,” Rubio added.
Massie’s Lone GOP Impeachment Push
The defense comes as outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who lost his primary earlier this year, joins Democrats in targeting Hegseth. Rubio brushed off the significance of Massie’s opposition, chalking it up to the realities of political warfare. “But obviously politics are politics,” he said, reiterating his belief that Hegseth has performed admirably.
Hegseth, a former Fox News contributor and Iraq War veteran, has faced scrutiny over policy decisions and management of the War Department. Yet Rubio’s remarks signal that at least some prominent Republicans will resist efforts to oust him, even as the political winds shift.
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