U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has described as “farce” and ésabotoim attempting to fire him through the download procedure initiated by Republican congresswoman Thomas Massie.
At his first media conference after six months held at the Pentagon, Hegseth has defended American military action in Iran and Venezuela, insisting they were legal and ordered by President Donald Trump.
This is not patriotism. This is sabotage, Hegseth has declared, referring to the initiative for his dismissal.
Republican congresswoman Thomas Massie presented on Monday to the House of Representatives of Impeachment, accusing Hegseth of violating the Constitution after launching the fight against Iran without taking the approval of Congress.
Massie argues that American law requires the army to withdraw from the hostilities within 60 days unless Congress authorises intervention. According to him, the war in Iran has already lasted 256 days.
Hegseth has denied the charges and has said all American military operations in Iran and Venezuela have been legal, ordered by the commander-general and announced in Congress.
The effort to sack him has also received support from some Democrats, while some republics have voiced their opposition.
US Deputy Chairman JD Vance has named the initiative “absurde” saying the dismissal procedure has turned into a political show.
Trump has also come to the defense of Hegseth, praising his performance with his mark A P LUS, PLUS, PLUSCE, and criticising the Massie Convention.
Meanwhile, Republican Senator Ted Cruz has declared it is extremely possible, if not safe, for the House of Representatives to vote for Hegseth’ dismissal. He said the secretary would either resign or be fired from Trump.
However, the final sentence in the Senate seems impossible, as a two-thirds majority is needed for that, while the Republicans currently hold 53 out of 100 seats.
Source Layer: Dukeagini