A clear stance has been voiced in the White House regarding the fate of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, against whom impeachment proceedings are unfolding in Congress. According to CNN administration sources, President Donald Trump has no intention of firing his ally and, conversely, wants him to personally resist attempts to remove him from office. The head of state publicly confirmed this line, stating that he does not intend to part ways with Hegseth because, in his estimation, the minister is "doing a very good job."
Public Defense and Calls from Dissatisfied Allies
Answering questions about the Pentagon chief's future in the administration, Trump emphasized that he sees no grounds for dismissal. At the same time, the president acknowledged receiving calls from allies expressing dissatisfaction with Hegseth's work, but rejected these claims and made it clear he intends to keep the secretary in office. Previously, Trump had already spoken in defense of Hegseth, arguing that he saw no grounds for impeachment because, according to him, the secretary helped secure victories in two wars.
CNN Sources: "You're My Best Guy"
More personal details about the support for Hegseth were revealed by CNN sources within the White House. According to one of them, "just two days ago, the president was in a room with him and said, 'You're my best guy. You're the best I've got.'" The source emphasized that Trump is personally committed to Hegseth and believes he must fight both the impeachment initiative and potential investigations into his decisions at the Pentagon.
Massie's Resolution: Eight Articles of Impeachment
Backing the initiative to remove Hegseth is Republican Thomas Massie, who on November 9 reintroduced a resolution in the House of Representatives containing eight articles of impeachment against the Pentagon chief. Key accusations include participating in a military operation against Iran without Congressional authorization, as well as abuse of power. Massie intends to push for a vote on the resolution in the near future, and according to CNN, several Republicans expect the document could gather enough votes to pass.
Political Backdrop: Midterm Election Fallout
Additional pressure on Hegseth intensified following the Republicans' defeat in the midterm elections. Some of Trump's fellow party members hold the Pentagon chief responsible for convincing the president to launch a war against Iran without a clear exit strategy. This argument, reports suggest, has become central to the intra-party debate over whether to keep Hegseth in his post.
What's Next
Thus, a confrontation is forming around the figure of the defense secretary between the executive branch, which publicly defends Hegseth, and part of Congress, which insists on his removal. The outcome will depend on whether Massie and his supporters can secure the necessary number of votes in the House, while the White House, judging by Trump's statements, is preparing Hegseth for a public fight to keep his job.
