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Hegseth plays down impeachment risks, says ready to defend his record

By Thomson Reuters Nov 9, 2026 | 11:34 AM

WASHINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) – US Defense Secretary Pete ​Hegseth on ‌Monday played down the risks of an impeachment push ‌against ​him ⁠and said ⁠he was ready to defend his record at the ​Pentagon.

“We’re not worried about ⁠that,” ⁠Hegseth said, when ​asked if he ​had enough Republican ‌support to defeat articles of impeachment.

Hegseth’s remarks ⁠came as Republican Representative Thomas Massie is ⁠attempting ‌to force ⁠a vote ​on ‌articles of impeachment ​against Hegseth ⁠in the House of Representatives.

(Reporting by Phil Stewart and Katharine ​Jackson)