US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces mounting political pressure and scrutiny despite strong backing from President Trump.
Hegseth vows to keep fighting from Pentagon, defends Iran war
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to fight impeachment efforts and defended the Iran war as 'courageous and historic' after midterm elections.
- Hegseth faces impeachment threats from Republicans and investigations from Democrats.
- Critics blame Hegseth's Iran war and military decisions for Republican losses in midterms.
- Hegseth defended his actions, including banning transgender service members and ending diversity programs.
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