Pete Hegseth calls impeachment a 'farce,' defends foreign policy record

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized impeachment efforts as a "farce" during a Pentagon press conference, defending his military record under Trump. He faced allegations of misconduct related to military operations in Iran and Yemen, as well as actions against drug smugglers. Hegseth asserted his pride in these operations and claimed they were justified. The impeachment articles, introduced by Republican Thomas Massie, accuse him of violating the War Powers Resolution and conducting extrajudicial killings. Despite the challenges, Trump expressed his support for Hegseth, highlighting the political implications of the impeachment push amid a shifting congressional landscape.