Trump renews his support for Hegseth against impeachment threats: “He won two wars”
Trump calls Hegseth and Kennedy "two absolutely wonderful people" in remarks from Florida
Quick Look
- US President Donald Trump renewed his support for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Health Robert F.
- Kennedy Jr., in light of Democratic threats to seek their impeachment, describing them as "two very wonderful people." This comes as the House of Representatives prepares to vote this week on measures to impeach Hegseth.
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Why It Matters
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces impeachment threats from some Democrats, as the House prepares to vote on impeachment measures this week. Trump renewed his support for him and Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
US President Donald Trump, on Monday, renewed his support for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in light of threats from some Democrats to seek their impeachment. Trump described the two ministers as “two very wonderful people.”
Trump said in statements to reporters in West Palm Beach, Florida, that Kennedy is "a very popular person," and he also expressed firm support for Hegseth's handling of the war against Iran.
Trump said: “When you talk about Pete Hegseth, he is actually guilty of two things: he has won two wars,” referring to Iran and the US military operation in Venezuela that was aimed at arresting Nicolas Maduro.
Trump urged Democrats to focus on other issues, saying: "They need to get back to the country."
These statements come as the House of Representatives prepares to vote this week on measures to impeach Hegseth.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The House will vote on impeachment proceedings against Hegseth this week
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What specific charges will Hegseth be impeached on?
- When exactly will the vote take place in the House of Representatives?
- What are the results of the ongoing investigations against Hegseth and Kennedy?







