‘Total loser’: Trump defends Pentagon chief as Massie targets Hegseth, says he should be praised, not impeached
Trump backs Hegseth
Trump used a Truth Social post on Monday to defend War Secretary Pete Hegseth against an impeachment effort led by outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky. The president called Massie “a total loser” and said Hegseth “should be praised, not impeached.” Trump also urged Congress to stand up for the war secretary.
Trump cites recruitment and victories
In his post, Trump said recruitment had reached an all-time high after falling to an all-time low under former President Joe Biden. Trump also pointed to what he called two victories, in Venezuela and Iran, as reasons Hegseth should be praised.
Massie pursues impeachment
Massie is aiming to impeach Hegseth, who leads the Pentagon as secretary of war. The effort has drawn a public response from Trump. The article also reports that House Republicans have privately warned an impeachment vote could pass.
Key points
- Trump defended Hegseth in a Truth Social post on Monday.
- Massie, a Kentucky Republican, is seeking to impeach the war secretary.
- Trump cited recruitment and what he called victories in Venezuela and Iran.
- House Republicans have privately warned the impeachment vote could pass.