US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has denounced an impeachment resolution against him as a political farce, calling it a stunt and a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment. The resolution, introduced by Republican Representative Thomas Massie, faces potential House votes this week.
Hegseth, who is set to hold a press conference, described the effort as a 'political spectacle' and likened it to past impeachments of President Donald Trump. He argued that the resolution targets him for 'high crimes and misdemeanours' related to military operations, including those in Iran, Venezuela, and Yemen.
The impeachment resolution includes eight articles, four of which relate to the Iran war. Hegseth defended each operation as 'lawful' and ordered by the commander-in-chief, while Massie accused him of defying Congress. The House is set to vote on the resolution, with Democrats indicating support and Republicans potentially delaying the vote.