Republicans Rally Behind Hegseth as Massie’s Impeachment Faced Pushback
House Republicans reject impeachment of War Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling it a political stunt.
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House Republicans are uniting behind War Secretary Pete Hegseth, dismissing Rep. Thomas Massie’s impeachment effort as a political maneuver. House Speaker Mike Johnson called Massie’s filing a “political gambit for attention,” labeling the congressman as a “disgruntled congressman.” Johnson predicted that the House would reject the impeachment articles, emphasizing that the timing of the effort during international conflict sends a poor message to allies and enemies.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed this sentiment, reiterating his support for Hegseth. “I don’t know how anyone could argue that drug dealers trying to import poison into our country is not an imminent threat,” Rubio said, adding, “It’s a real and imminent threat, and it’s been addressed.”
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) also voiced his support for Hegseth, echoing Johnson’s sentiments. “He didn’t commit any crimes. They’re after him for blowing those drug boats out of the water,” Burchett said, adding that the process was thorough and not a “cowboy type operation.”
Vice President JD Vance joined the chorus, arguing that Hegseth had not committed any impeachable crimes. “Has Pete Hegseth committed impeachable crimes? The question is absurd and the answer is: obviously not,” Vance said, calling the impeachment process a “ridiculous show” that stands in for actual policymaking.
President Donald Trump also expressed full confidence in Hegseth, stating he would keep the War Secretary regardless of the impeachment outcome. Even Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), who admitted not being a fan of Hegseth, leaned against impeachment, saying, “I don’t find myself compatible with the actual impeachment.”
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) predicted that any impeachment effort would “die in the Senate,” while Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) said she would not vote to impeach, supporting the changes Hegseth made at the Pentagon.
.@SecRubio: “Not only did @SecWar execute on a direct order from the Commander-in-Chief… But they did it quite effectively in all those fronts.” https://t.co/MdEwDD3DxX
Source: Daily Wire
