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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump praised Pete Hegseth’s defense against an impeachment push Tuesday, giving him an “A” followed by “PLUS, PLUS, PLUS” in a Truth Social post and directing a fresh personal attack at Rep. Thomas Massie.
“Pete Hegseth gets an ‘A’ PLUS, PLUS, PLUS for his defense against a disgruntled, angry, defeated, former Congressman, Thomas Massie, a TOTAL LOSER! President DJT,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. The statement appeared on his official profile.
Trump’s reference to a “former Congressman” was his wording. Massie is a sitting House member, and the post did not announce any change in his status.
The president’s praise followed Hegseth’s Pentagon briefing response, in which he called the impeachment effort a “political spectacle,” a “farce” and a “stunt.” Hegseth argued that policy disagreements should be addressed through legislation, debate and elections, and said he would continue to stand with Trump.
The post adds a new statement of presidential support after Hegseth delivered his own defense. It is not an announcement of a House vote or a determination of the merits of the allegations.
Massie introduced an eight-article impeachment resolution Monday. Trump’s approval of Hegseth’s remarks does not establish how lawmakers will vote on that resolution.
Trump had already said he would stand by Hegseth. Tuesday’s post focused specifically on Hegseth’s defense, while repeating Trump’s criticism of the Republican lawmaker leading the effort.
JBizNews Desk | Washington
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