--- title: "Trump Refuses to Fire Hegseth Amid Reintroduced Impeachment Resolution" description: "Trump stated he will not fire Defense Secretary Hegseth, who is defended both publicly and, according to CNN sources, in private conversations. Meanwhile, Massie reintroduced an impeachment resolution with eight articles on November 9." date: 2026-11-10T02:22:23.159Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/trump-refuses-fire-hegseth-impeachment tags: [trump, hegseth, impeachment, us-politics, pentagon, iran, congress] author: "Andrey Kosynko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Trump Refuses to Fire Hegseth Amid Reintroduced Impeachment Resolution ![Donald Trump and a Fox News reporter with a microphone speaking in the White House](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/10/trump-otkazal-uvolit-gegsseta-na-fone-impichmenta/trump-otkazal-uvolit-gegsseta-na-fone-impichmenta-1.webp) ## Key Points - Trump publicly stated he has no intention of firing Hegseth and believes he is "doing a very good job." - According to CNN White House sources, Trump personally supports Hegseth and urges him to fight the impeachment. - Republican Thomas Massie reintroduced a resolution with eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth in the House on November 9. - Accusations include participating in a military operation against Iran without Congressional authorization and abuse of power. - Pressure on Hegseth intensified following the Republican defeat in the midterms. 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. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Трамп сказал, поддержит ли Гегсета в случае импичмента](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/tramp-skazav-chi-pidtrimae-gegseta-razi-impichmentu-1794276862.html) - The primary source contains Trump's public statements, CNN source data, and information on Massie's November 9 reintroduction of a resolution with eight articles of impeachment; personal quotes rely on anonymous insiders. ## FAQ ### Is Trump planning to fire Pete Hegseth? No. Trump publicly stated he has no intention of firing Hegseth and believes he is "doing a very good job." ### Who introduced the impeachment resolution against Hegseth and when? Republican Thomas Massie reintroduced a resolution containing eight articles of impeachment against the Pentagon chief in the House on November 9. ### What are the main accusations against Hegseth? Key accusations include participating in a military operation against Iran without Congressional authorization, as well as abuse of power. ### Why has pressure on Hegseth increased? Reports indicate that following the Republican defeat in the midterms, some party members blame Hegseth for convincing the president to start a war against Iran without a clear exit strategy.