US Defence Secretary Hegseth defends military operations amid impeachment attempt
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Pete Hegseth, Thomas Massie
USA, Iran
November 10, 2026
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Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth dismissed impeachment efforts as a 'farce'. He defended ongoing military operations in Iran and air strikes against drug traffickers as lawful. He predicted the impeachment attempt would fail, citing Trump's previous acquittals.
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