US Defense Secretary defends Iran conflict amid impeachment threats

In a video message released yesterday, Hegseth described the military operation as courageous and historic. President Donald Trump voiced his support for Hegseth, stating that he had done a “fantastic job.”

Vice President JD Vance has publicly blamed the conflict with Iran for the Republican losses in the midterm elections. A Republican congressman has already announced plans to initiate impeachment proceedings against Hegseth.

Hegseth is also facing criticism for the dismissal of high-ranking military personnel. Democrats, who gained control of Congress in Tuesday’s elections, are planning extensive parliamentary investigations into the Secretary’s actions starting next year.

Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denied rumors of his resignation. “Honestly, I don’t know where these things come from,” Rubio told the New York Times. A spokesperson for the State Department previously dismissed the rumors as false and fabricated in a post on X.

Rubio declined to comment on potential plans for 2028, stating that serving as US President has “always been my plan.” He is among the names frequently mentioned in media reports as a possible presidential candidate in 2028, alongside Vice President Vance.

The speculation surrounding Rubio’s possible departure surfaced two days after the devastating midterm results for President Trump’s Republican party.