‘He’s screwed’: Why Pentagon boss Pete Hegseth is facing the heat after Trump’s midterm defeat
The Indian Express · Aniruddha Dhar ·
Republicans are increasingly blaming Defence Secretary Hegseth for the Iran war and the party's election losses, even as Trump publicly backs his defence chief.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is facing growing pressure within the Republicans after the party’s embarrassing defeat in the 2026 midterm elections, with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle preparing to challenge his handling of the Iran war.
The fallout has put Hegseth in an uncomfortable position. While President Donald Trump has publicly defended his defence chief, several Republicans are now questioning his role in persuading the administration to launch military action against Iran, and whether the campaign was pursued without a clear exit strategy.
Fox News Digital reported that several House Republicans believe a resolution to impeach Hegseth could pass as early as next week, when Congress returns. One Republican lawmaker, speaking to the outlet, summed up the situation bluntly, “He’s screwed.”
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