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Pete Hegseth: Impeachment effort is 'farce' and 'stunt'

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November 10, 2026 • 01:28 PM
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In his first news conference in six months, the defence secretary defended the US's "lawful military operations".

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Following the introduction of articles of impeachment against him in the House of Representatives, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the effort as a "farce" and a "stunt". Hegseth stated he is "not worried" about the proceedings.

Articles of impeachment were introduced on Monday by Republican Thomas Massie, who says the defence secretary violated the constitution by not seeking approval for the war.

Read more about the impeachment efforts and the Pentagon press conference here .

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SBS News Australia
3d ago
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth dismisses impeachment push as a 'farce'

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth dismisses impeachment push as a 'farce'

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ABC News Australia
3d ago
Pete Hegseth vows to fight 'farce' impeachment push

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CNN International
2d ago
Pete Hegseth’s impeachment: How each House member voted | CNN Politics

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NPR News
3d ago
House votes to effectively end the impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth

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US House begins vote on motion to advance impeachment of Pete Hegseth

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