Pentagon Chief Hegseth Calls Impeachment Bid a ‘Farce’

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, November 10, blasted the impeachment effort launched by Rep. Thomas Massie as a "political spectacle" and a "farce," saying it plays into the hands of America’s adversaries.

Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, announced a bid to impeach Hegseth over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war and other questionable actions. Hegseth dismissed the move as a "personal manifesto" of a "disgruntled" congressman, promising to fight the push.

The exchange has unfolded in typical Washington fashion: statements, emails, and a flurry of media coverage, but no formal vote yet. Hegseth’s response was clear—he sees the impeachment drive as more about politics than principle.

Congress appears to be preparing for a possible vote in the coming hours, but the outcome remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Hegseth insists the effort is a distraction that does not address substantive concerns about the Iran conflict.