Trump attacks Massie over Hegseth impeachment push
US President Donald Trump lashed out at Republican Representative Thomas Massie on Truth Social, defending War Secretary Pete Hegseth against impeachment efforts and calling on Congress to rally behind his Pentagon chief.
In his post, Trump referred to Hegseth as the “Secretary of War” and characterized him as “perhaps the most popular and successful military official in the Country.”
He aimed sharp criticism at Massie, the Kentucky Republican who moved to file articles of impeachment against Hegseth, labeling him a “total loser” and a “defeated Republican Congressman.”
“With recruitment at an ALL-TIME HIGH, from an all-time low under Sleepy Joe Biden, and TWO VICTORIES, Venezuela and Iran, Pete Hegseth should be praised, not Impeached,” Trump wrote.
Closing his post with a direct appeal to lawmakers on Capitol Hill, Trump wrote: “Congress, stand up for Pete!!! President DJT.”
The statement comes as Massie pushes forward with an impeachment resolution against Hegseth in the House of Representatives, accusing the war secretary of unauthorized military operations and gross abuse of power.
Trump has forcefully pushed back against the effort, dismissing the charges while repeatedly claiming that Hegseth enjoys broad support among rank-and-file service members and has delivered major battlefield and organizational successes.
Hegseth swiftly responded to Trump’s public endorsement on social media platform X, sharing a screenshot of Trump’s message alongside a defiant note of appreciation.
“Thank you Mr. President,” Hegseth wrote. “Like you, we will never back down”.
The exchange comes as Massie pushes forward with an impeachment resolution against Hegseth in the House of Representatives, accusing the war secretary of unauthorized military operations and gross abuse of power.
Trump and Hegseth have forcefully pushed back against the effort, dismissing the charges while repeatedly asserting that Hegseth enjoys broad support among rank-and-file service members and has delivered major battlefield and organizational successes.
