Calls for his dismissal are increasing: Breaking Iran statement from US Defense Secretary Hegseth

Hegseth published a video message on his social media account after the results of the midterm elections became largely clear and calls were made for his dismissal.

Stating that Trump has returned the Ministry's focus to military preparedness and combat capabilities, Hegseth said, "The next few months and years are of vital importance for our ministry and our republic. The issue is about the President's 'America First' agenda. The issue is about our ministry's 'peace through strength' agenda." he said.

Hegseth noted that the Trump administration has eliminated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, dismissed military leaders it deemed unsuccessful, strengthened global deterrence, and increased military personnel recruitment.

BUDGET CALL TO CONGRESS

Inviting Congress to approve an additional $350 billion budget, Hegseth said, "The War Department must be resourced as required by the situation we currently face." he said.

Hegseth underlined that despite political differences of opinion, the military structure should continue and said, "We need the vote of every patriotic member of Congress." he said.

İRAN SAVAŞINI 'CESUR VE TARİHİ BİR GİRİŞİM' OLARAK NİTELENDİRDİ

Defending Trump's military action against Iran, Hegseth called it a "bold and historic initiative" that he believes will prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Hegseth said the Trump administration is committed to ensuring that Iran never acquires nuclear weapons, and under Trump's leadership, the United States will continue to strengthen its military capacity.

'WE WILL NOT TAKE A STEP BACK' MESSAGE

Hegseth, who described the impeachment steps taken by Democrats in particular for his dismissal as "political theatre", said: "They are attacking me, they are attacking us, because we are effective. This will not work. We will not step back." he said.

Hegseth said that Democrats had previously carried out impeachment proceedings against Trump twice and that Democrats were using political investigations against their opponents, adding: "It didn't work against President Trump, it won't work against me either." he said.

HEGSETH IS AT THE FOCUS OF REACTIONS

ABD'de 3 Kasım'da düzenlenen ara seçimlerde Cumhuriyetçiler hem Temsilciler Meclisi hem de Senato'daki çoğunluğu kaybetmişti.

Trump's war against Iran was cited as the reason for this, and US Vice President JD Vance also made a similar statement.

Bunun ardından Hegseth'in görevden alınması için çağrılar yapılmıştı.

Trump rejected these calls, saying Hegseth was "doing a good job," but NBC News claimed that Trump was evaluating new people who could replace Hegseth.