Trump Backs Hegseth at Arlington Veterans Day Ceremony
Trump and first lady Melania Trump joined Hegseth at Arlington National Cemetery for the November 11 ceremony. Hegseth sat beside the first lady. The crowd’s reaction included loud cheers when Trump mentioned him and a scattering of boos, while Trump said Hegseth had done a “fantastic job” and protected Americans.
The appearance came hours after House Republicans helped block an impeachment vote against Hegseth. The motion to table the measure passed 211-204, with some Democrats absent. Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican who is leaving Congress, had pushed for Hegseth’s removal over the war with Iran and other alleged “high crimes and misdemeanors.”
Trump also said the United States had already won the war with Iran, adding that the timing of its end was a matter of choice and that he wanted a total victory. He has continued to back Hegseth despite his party losing control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections.
Trump Praises Hegseth as House Republicans Block Impeachment Vote
Trump used a Veterans Day appearance at Arlington National Cemetery to praise Hegseth, even as the secretary faced an effort to remove him over the war with Iran and other alleged misconduct. The crowd’s response was divided: Hegseth received cheers when Trump named him, but also a scattering of boos.
House Republicans had blocked an impeachment vote hours earlier, tabling the measure 211-204. Some Democrats were absent. Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican leaving Congress, had led the push to oust Hegseth.
Trump called Hegseth’s performance “fantastic” and said the United States had already won the Iran war, while also saying he wanted a total victory before ending it. The ceremony put the president’s endorsement of Hegseth front and center as the secretary faced a consequential challenge in Congress.
Hegseth Gets Trump’s Backing After House Rejects Impeachment Push
Hegseth joined Trump at Arlington National Cemetery for Veterans Day after House Republicans voted 211-204 to block an impeachment vote against him. The crowd cheered when Trump praised the secretary, though some boos were also heard.
The effort was led by Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican leaving Congress, who sought Hegseth’s removal over the Iran war and other alleged “high crimes and misdemeanors.” Some Democrats missed the vote. The result showed Republicans rallying behind the secretary rather than advancing the measure.
Trump called Hegseth’s work “fantastic” and said the United States had already won the war with Iran. He said the question was when to end it, adding that he wanted a total victory. At the Veterans Day ceremony, Trump made clear that he continued to support Hegseth despite the challenge in the House.
Reported by Daily Mail US, Raw Story, Newsweek, The Daily Beast.
