Hegseth Could Face Impeachment Vote Over Iran War

After Republicans suffered major midterm losses, President Donald Trump said he was not considering replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and that Hegseth was doing a “very good job,” though reports say Trump privately asked advisers whether Hegseth should remain and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was floated as a possible successor. Vice President JD Vance and other Republicans blamed the Iran war for the losses, with some alleging Hegseth oversold the campaign and urging escalation; Trump defended the decision to go to war. Democrats are pursuing investigations into the war, the Pentagon’s removal of senior officers and sensitive military discussions on a commercial messaging app, while Republican Thomas Massie has threatened impeachment, arguing the conflict lacked congressional authorization. Hegseth could face an impeachment vote when Congress returns, as lawmakers seek to assign responsibility for the conflict and the electoral losses. Reports also say Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine presented Trump and Vance with options for renewed military action, but no decision to resume attacks had been announced.