Hegseth is on target. Will he be held responsible for the election defeat?

Defense Minister Pete Hegseth said in a video message published on social media that he would fight against impeachment attempts against him in Congress. Despite the election results, Hegseth called the Iran war "brave and historic."

In his more than four-minute video, Hegseth also defended his management of the Pentagon, boasting that he had fired senior Pentagon officials, ended diversity initiatives and banned transgender people from serving in the military.

"They're attacking me, they're attacking us because we're effective. This won't work. We won't back down." Minister of Defense said, reminding that Trump also faced impeachment process twice: "It's all about political moves to wear down the person. This didn't work against President Trump, and it won't work against me either. You can be sure of that."

Hegseth is a polarizing figure in American politics, with detractors even within his own party.

Republican member of the House of Representatives, Thomas Massie, attempted to be impeached on the grounds that he abused his office.

Even if he is not dismissed, difficult times await Defense Minister Hegseth in Congress, which will be under the control of the Democrats as of January 3. The Democratic Party has promised to investigate Hegseth and his actions at the Pentagon. He states that these investigations could cover many issues, from his handling of the Iran War to his dismissal of senior military officials, including the Chief of Staff.

Pete Hegseth's Ukraine policy and the shooting of ships suspected of drug smuggling in Latin America may also be the subject of investigation. Some Democrats argue that these attacks could be considered war crimes.

Democratic Representative Adam Smith is expected to chair the House Armed Services Committee. Smith promised tight control on issues ranging from the Iran War to what he described as the erosion of the military's "suprapolitical foundation."

A long-circulating rumor is that Hegseth will be appointed to the Senate to replace Tennessee Governor-elect Senator Marsha Blackburn. Trump was also asked about this issue. "I don't know," he said; but added, "It would be very popular if he did it."

In 2006, when then-Republican President George Bush lost Congress due to the Iraq War, he immediately dismissed Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.