Speaking in his defence at The Pentagon today, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth fired back at an impeachment threat initiated by Republican Thomas Massie. He accused Washington politicians of targeting U.S. service members who carried out strikes against suspected drug-trafficking boats. He said politicians are seeking ways to accuse service members of war crimes.
Hegseth argued that their motives go far beyond removing him from office. He warned that the sailors and pilots who followed orders to target and destroy drug boats could become the next targets.
Describing his staff as warriors, Hegseth said, “If they want to come for the warriors, they’re going to have to come through me.”
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