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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized Republican efforts to impeach him, likening them to past Democratic actions against Trump. He dismissed accusations of illegal military actions in Iran as politically motivated. Hegseth claimed the impeachment process initiated by Congressman Thomas Massie is a publicity stunt, asserting it sends a dangerous message to U.S. adversaries. President Trump expressed strong support for Hegseth, attacking Massie as a failed congressman. The impeachment proposal is unlikely to succeed due to the Republican majority in the Senate, which remains until January 2024. Massie acknowledged his actions are a precursor to future Democratic efforts.