"It's a stunt": Pete Hegseth defends himself yet again ahead of potential impeachment

Articles of impeachment were introduced against Pete Hegseth a week after the Democrats' sweeping victory in the 2026 midterm elections. Outgoing GOP Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday, November 9, 2026, filing the measure as privileged under House rules.

According to House rules, the Republican leadership has two legislative days to schedule and bring the resolution to a vote. Ahead of the vote, Pete Hegseth has defended himself yet again.

Pete Hegseth's words in defense of himself

Upon the return of the House after the midterm elections, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday, November 9, 2026. The articles allege that Hegseth violated the War Powers Resolution of 1973 by engaging in military hostilities in Iran for more than 90 days without explicit congressional authorization or oversight.

Moreover, the articles also allege that the U.S. military's capture of Venezuelan leaders Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores was carried out without proper constitutional or legal authority. The resolution accuses Hegseth of ignoring laws meant to minimize civilian casualties during military operations.

Since the articles of impeachment were introduced on November 9, 2026, the Republican leadership has till November 11, 2026, to schedule and bring the resolution to either a vote, a procedural motion to table, or a referral of the measure. The decision by the House could come as early as 5:30 pm on November 10, 2026, or by Wednesday.

Ahead of a potential impeachment, Pete Hegseth has defended himself one last time. As USA Today reports, at a combative news conference, he defended himself, saying:

"What one disgruntled and defeated congressman is attempting is not oversight and it's not accountability. It's a political spectacle."

He also called the introduction of the articles a "farce" and added:

"It’s a stunt and everybody knows it."

President Donald Trump also defended Hegseth in a post on Truth Social. In the post, he first called Thomas Massie a "loser" and then said:

"trying to Impeach perhaps the most popular and successful military official in the Country, Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth. With recruitment at an ALL-TIME HIGH, from an all-time low under Sleepy Joe Biden, and TWO VICTORIES, Venezuela and Iran, Pete Hegseth should be praised, not Impeached. Congress, stand up for Pete!!!"

It is yet to be seen whether a vote, a procedural motion to table the resolution, or a referral of the measure to a committee will pass in these two days. Stay tuned for more updates.

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