Trump, Rubio defend Hegseth as impeachment bid nears

Efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are underway, with a Republican congressman planning to force a vote on the matter. This move is reportedly intended to pressure President Trump into dismissing Hegseth before Democrats can initiate their own impeachment proceedings.

President Trump has publicly defended Hegseth, criticizing the attempts to impeach his Defense Secretary in connection with the US war on Iran. While the impeachment effort by the Republican congressman is anticipated to fail, it highlights internal party dynamics regarding Hegseth's position.

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