Hegseth announces press conference as impeachment talk intensifies

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that he would hold a Tuesday press conference in the face of a growing impeachment push from lawmakers.

Hegseth has been a focal point for critics of the Iran war and some outgoing lawmakers have called for his ouster. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., has brought articles of impeachment against him, largely over his use of military force without seeking authorization from Congress.

"Oh, we're not worried about that! I'll tell you this, actually, I hope all of you will join us. We're going to do a press conference tomorrow morning at the Pentagon on that very topic. I'll save my remarks for there," Hegseth told reporters when asked about impeachment.

Speculation has abounded that outgoing lawmakers with little to lose could vote to boot Hegseth as a proxy effort to show their anger with President Donald Trump.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.