US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his defense of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, dismissing a fresh legislative effort led by Republican congressman Thomas Massie to force an impeachment vote.
Massie accused the defense secretary of waging war without proper congressional authorization. In response to the escalating political friction, Trump maintained that Hegseth has successfully managed the conflict involving Iran, asserting that the administration's military strategy has achieved victory.
The defense of Hegseth unfolded alongside other developments in Washington, where Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that the administration is scheduled to hold a closed-door congressional briefing regarding Jensen Huang.
