Hegseth defiant in first press briefing since Thomas Massie reintroduced articles of impeachment: ‘Political spectacle’

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War Secretary Pete Hegseth sharply rebuked his critics in a press conference Tuesday morning as they pursue impeachment charges against him.

“It’s a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment. Time for one man’s final days in Congress, got to damage to this president, this country, and most irresponsibly, the warriors,” Hegseth said, opening his first briefing in more than six months. “I stand behind every one of these operations. I was proud to execute them, and I would do it again tomorrow.”

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