"We Are Not Worried": US Defense Secretary Responds to Impeachment Moves

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth downplayed the risks of impeachment efforts today, Monday, saying he is ready to defend his record at the Department of Defense (the Pentagon).

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Hegseth, responding to a question about whether he has sufficient Republican support to reject articles of impeachment, said, "We are not worried about that."

Hegseth's comments came as Republican Representative Thomas Massie attempts to force a vote on articles of impeachment against Hegseth in the House of Representatives.

Days ago, the White House released a video supporting Hegseth, amidst rising criticism regarding his management of the war on Iran and renewed moves within Congress to remove him from office.

The video, published by the White House on its official accounts, featured the slogan "Stand. Fight. Defend the Republic," including excerpts from previous speeches by Hegseth and scenes of US forces.

The video highlighted statements by Hegseth praising the US military, emphasizing the importance of American military power, alongside defending the outcomes of the war on Iran.