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TRUMP STANDS BY HEGSETH AMID IMPEACHMENT PUSH | NEWS RADIO 101.9 BIG WAAX
Trump's defense of Hegseth amid an impeachment push signals political instability.
Context
What happened: President Donald Trump is standing by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Republican Congressman Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday, November 9.
Why it matters: The measure forces Republicans to publicly defend or oppose Hegseth, and it has drawn support from some Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Hegseth said he is "not worried" and scheduled a Tuesday, November 10 press conference at the Pentagon.
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What changed
President Donald Trump is standing by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Republican Congressman Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday, November 9.
Why it matters
The measure forces Republicans to publicly defend or oppose Hegseth, and it has drawn support from some Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Hegseth said he is "not worried" and scheduled a Tuesday, November 10 press conference at the Pentagon.