Trump Defends Hegseth and Criticizes Impeachment Request
Graduated in journalism from the State University of Bahia. Has worked for newspapers JC Concursos, Folha de S.Paulo, and O Estado de S.Paulo. Was a reporter for the portals Datagro and Broto. Has been a reporter for Revista Oeste since March 2026.
TL;DR
- President Trump defended Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth against an impeachment request.
- Congressman Thomas Massie filed the impeachment request, accusing Hegseth of abuse of power and unauthorized military operations.
- The accusations largely concern the war against Iran, but also include actions in the Caribbean and Yemen.
- Trump praised Hegseth as a popular and successful military authority and called Massie a 'major failure'.
- Hegseth denies the accusations, stating they are politically motivated, and has advised troops to ignore criticism.
- Hegseth plans to hold a press conference to address the allegations and does not fear losing his position.