Hegseth describes impeachment efforts as a destructive farce, predicts failure
The US Secretary of War describes impeachment efforts as a destructive farce and speaks of a military victory over Iran.
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth described House efforts to hold him accountable and impeach him as a “farce,” noting that they represent an attempt by one individual to exploit his remaining days in Congress to damage President Donald Trump and the country. Hegseth said the impeachment attempts are driven by political differences and are not based on serious crimes, misdemeanors, high crimes and misdemeanors, or bribery, adding that the United States has never in its history impeached a defense secretary while military operations were underway. He further stated that the impeachment effort sends a message to U.S. adversaries that Washington punishes its fighters and leadership for carrying out military operations deemed legitimate and successful.
On the Iranian issue, Hegseth said the United States did not start the war; Iran started it 47 years ago, affirming that the Trump administration delivered a “decisive blow” to Iran and did not postpone confronting the problem. He added that U.S. forces struck more than 13,000 targets in less than 40 days of combat, sinking the Iranian naval fleet, and described the outcome as a historic military victory by every measure.
Hegseth criticized the media, saying they are unable to acknowledge the military success achieved by the United States in Iran, and noted that his country will continue to monitor the situation there closely and at multiple levels.
In this context, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries escalated his calls on Monday for the dismissal of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, accusing him of violating the Constitution and the law and of acting with impunity, and affirming that Democrats will take on the task of impeachment if President Donald Trump does not decide to dismiss him. Speaking at a press conference, Jeffries said there are no circumstances that justify Hegseth remaining in office, describing his performance as a disaster for the American people and labeling him the least competent defense secretary in U.S. history.
