Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth launched a forceful defense Tuesday against an impeachment effort led by outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), framing the move as an attack on both his leadership and the U.S. military. The pushback drew immediate praise from former President Donald Trump, who gave Hegseth an enthusiastic ‘A PLUS, PLUS, PLUS’ rating for his response.
Hegseth Fights Back Against ‘Sabotage’
In his first Pentagon press briefing in six months, Hegseth dismissed the impeachment resolution as politically motivated, arguing no defense secretary in U.S. history has faced impeachment for ‘carrying out lawful military operations.’ He directly linked the effort to undermine his handling of the Iran conflict and other policies as harmful to troops actively engaged overseas.
‘This is not patriotism,’ Hegseth told reporters. ‘This is sabotage.’
Trump Backs His Defense Chief
Former President Trump quickly voiced support for Hegseth’s combative stance, praising his defense secretary’s performance in unusually emphatic terms. The endorsement signals continued alignment between Trump and his Pentagon pick as the impeachment threat looms.
Massie, who lost his primary to a Trump-backed challenger, filed the impeachment resolution Monday. The Kentucky Republican has framed it as accountability for policy disagreements, while Hegseth maintains it improperly targets standard military decision-making.
The clash sets up a high-stakes confrontation as the Biden administration enters its final months, with military leadership and congressional Republicans on a collision course over wartime oversight.
Source: www.breitbart.com โ https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/11/10/trump-gives-hegseth-a-plus-plus-plus-rating-for-rebuttal-of-potential-impeachment/