Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tore into Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) on Tuesday, calling the Kentucky Republican’s push to impeach him “sabotage” and Massie a “disgruntled and defeated congressman.”

“It’s a farce, and it’s a stunt, and everybody knows it,” Hegseth said at a Pentagon news conference, his first from the briefing room since May, HuffPost reported.

Massie on Monday introduced eight articles of impeachment accusing Hegseth of high crimes and misdemeanors, including waging war on Iran without congressional approval. Hegseth dismissed Massie’s Iran concerns as “policy disagreements” and argued the effort tells adversaries the U.S. will punish its own warriors and civilian leaders.

“This is not patriotism. This is sabotage,” he said.

Because Massie filed it as a privileged resolution, the House must act within two legislative days. Republicans hold 218 seats to Democrats’ 214, with one independent, so three GOP defections joined by every Democrat would be enough to impeach, ABC News reported. Some Republicans who lost their races last week may feel freer to break ranks.

GOP leaders may never allow an up-or-down vote. Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s floor schedule lists a “procedural motion” on the resolution, with votes expected at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. A motion to table or refer it to committee would kill the measure without a vote on the merits, Roll Call noted.

Trump has said he’ll stand by Hegseth even if he’s impeached.

“This is sabotage!”Pete Hegseth slams Thomas Massie as a “disgruntled and defeated congressman” as the Kentucky Republican readies articles of impeachmentHegseth also argued his impeachment would put “a target on the backs of American warriors.” https://t.co/f1TdJPFhiH — Alexander Willis (@ReporterWillis) November 10, 2026

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