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Debunking Pete Hegseth’s Bullshit Impeachment Defense

Nick Turse
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Debunking Pete Hegseth’s Bullshit Impeachment Defense

On the eve of a House impeachment vote, self-styled Secretary of War Pete Hegseth made a rare appearance before the Pentagon press corps. Over half an hour, he declared every military operation he has overseen “lawful” and claims of civilian harm “slander.” He said the Iran war was a great victory and only 18 Americans have died in the conflict. He also claimed that the effort to impeach him was a stunt by just “one disgruntled congressman.”  None of it is true. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced articles of impeachment on the House floor Monday afternoon, charging Hegseth with “high crimes and misdemeanors.” Democrats are overwhelmingly expected to join Massie’s effort following their midterm election...

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