Trump Backs Hegseth Ahead of 1 Impeachment Vote as Democrats Rally Support
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Updated · CNN International · Nov 8
Trump Backs Hegseth Ahead of 1 Impeachment Vote as Democrats Rally Support
3 articles · Updated · CNN International · Nov 8
Summary
Pete Hegseth won Trump’s latest public endorsement Sunday, with the president calling the defense secretary a "very fine" leader as the House prepares to vote on impeachment this week.
Thomas Massie plans to force the vote, and Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats are expected to provide "incredibly strong" support, accelerating pressure on Hegseth after the GOP’s midterm losses.
Trump argued Hegseth was being targeted despite "winning two wars," citing the Iran conflict and the US operation in Venezuela, while urging Democrats to focus on other issues.
The impeachment push lands as Democrats prepare broader oversight of the administration next Congress, with disputes already flaring over Trump’s order for the Justice Department to investigate Democrats.