US Senator Sayed targeted Defense Minister Hegseth: 'Why are you still doing this job?'

Sayed addressed Minister Hegseth in his statement to CNN.

Arguing that Hegseth was talking about starting a new "culture war" every day and waging an unlawful war, Sayed demanded that Hegseth resign.

Sayed, the first Muslim senator elected to the Senate, said, "Can you imagine being Pete Hegseth right now? (Hegseth) Why are you still doing this job? You are very bad at this job. You cannot fulfill your responsibilities. You mishandled the war (with Iran) and no one could understand what you were trying to do." he said.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

MEDICARE CALL TO TRUMP: WE CAN GIVE YOUR NAME

In the program, Sayed also demanded that US President Donald Trump's name be given to the "Medicare-for-All" program, known as the national health insurance system in the country.

He turned to the cameras and said, "Donald, if you're watching, we can name this after you." Sayed said:

"I know you like to put your name on things. So you can finally fulfill your promise to provide health insurance for everyone in America. So, if you want to do it, the offer is on the table."

When CNN representative Kaitlan Collins asked if he was serious about this issue, Sayed said, "I am absolutely serious. I don't care what your name is. All I want is for people in this country to have access to healthcare." made the statement.

IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST HEGSETH

US Republican Congressman Thomas Massie sent an 8-article proposal to the House of Representatives for the dismissal of Defense Minister Pete Hegseth.

Massie accused Hegseth of waging war without permission from Congress, weakening measures to protect civilians, and carrying out extrajudicial killings.

The motion, which called for Hegseth's dismissal and banning him from holding federal office in the future, included accusations regarding US military operations in Iran, Yemen, Venezuela and the Caribbean.