Trump Supports Secretary Pete Hegseth Amid Impeachment Push

President Donald Trump is standing by War Secretary Pete Hegseth as outgoing Representative Thomas Massie, R-Ky., pushes for Hegseth’s impeachment. On Monday, Trump issued a post on Truth Social criticizing Massie, labeling him as “a total loser” and supporting Hegseth by emphasizing that he deserves praise rather than impeachment.

Trump stated, “Defeated Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, a total loser, is trying to impeach perhaps the most popular and successful military official in the Country, Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth,” via Truth Social.

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Representative Massie spoke outside the U.S. Capitol on November 9, 2026, about his intent to seek impeachment against Hegseth. Massie did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

According to Trump, “With recruitment at an all-time high, rising from a low under Sleepy Joe Biden, and two victories in Venezuela and Iran, Pete Hegseth should be praised, not impeached. Congress, stand up for Pete!”

“Thank you Mr. President. Like you, we will never back down,” replied Hegseth, sharing a screenshot of Trump’s post.

Massie, who entered the House in 2012, lost his primary in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District to Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL endorsed by Trump. Gallrein won the general election. Massie noted, “My effort to impeach Secretary Hegseth is a more moderate attempt of what’s to come when Democrats gain control of Congress next year. They will hold hearings and trials. President Trump should consider replacing Hegseth now while he can still confirm a replacement in the Senate.”

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Hegseth announced a press conference at the Pentagon scheduled for Tuesday morning.