Washington (GNP): The US House of Representatives has blocked an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. On Tuesday, lawmakers voted 211-204 to send eight articles of impeachment to the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee, which effectively halts the Hegseth impeachment push for now.
The vote came only hours after Hegseth defended his record at the Pentagon. He dismissed the campaign against him as a political farce.
Republican Representative Thomas Massie sponsored the resolution and sought support from lawmakers uneasy about Hegseth’s policies and the war with Iran. No other Republican joined him, and 11 Democrats did not take part in the vote.
The push came as political opposition to the Iran campaign was growing in Congress. The conflict has reached an effective stalemate centered on securing the Strait of Hormuz.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries accused Hegseth of undermining national security. He described the Iran conflict as a costly and unsuccessful military campaign.
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Hegseth rejected that criticism. He argued that Iran’s military capabilities had been severely weakened and that history would judge the conflict differently. He also insisted that his orders to American forces were lawful.
President Donald Trump welcomed the result on social media and praised Hegseth’s handling of Iran, Venezuela and other national security matters. Hegseth thanked his supporters.
The reprieve may prove temporary. The issue could return once Democrats take control of the House next year, following their midterm election victories.
Trump said the effort “miserably FAILED” and called Hegseth a “Great American Patriot.”
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