# Trump's two wars defence fails to shield Hegseth from impeachment push

> Hegseth faces impeachment despite Trump's 'two wars' claim.
- Title: Trump's two wars defence fails to shield Hegseth from…
- Summary: Hegseth faces impeachment despite Trump's 'two wars' claim. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remains under impeachment threat as Republican Thomas Massie…
- Keywords: peter hegseth, impeachment, thomas massie, iran war, congressional approval, house of representatives, defence secretary, republican leadership, india, India Today
- Source: India Today — https://indiatoday.in/world/story/pete-hegseth-impeachment-thomas-massie-iran-war-3035724-2026-11-10
- Author: India Today World Desk
- Published: 2026-11-09T21:59:45+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: peter hegseth, impeachment, thomas massie, iran war, congressional approval, house of representatives, defence secretary, republican leadership, india, news
## Impeachment push intensifies
Republican Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

> They may try to get out of an actual vote on the substance of this. We should have a vote and a rigorous debate on these eight articles
## Trump's 'two wars' claim
US President Donald Trump defended Hegseth by claiming he 'won two wars' in Iran and Venezuela.

> Well, he won two wars. I don't know how you can impeach him
## Hegseth's defiant stance
Hegseth vowed to fight impeachment, comparing his situation to Trump's past impeachment efforts.

> It didn't work against President Trump, and it won't work with me
## House Speaker opposes impeachment
House Speaker Mike Johnson warned impeachment during military hostilities would send negative international signals.

> Impeachment in the middle of hostilities abroad would be a terrible thing for our allies and our enemies to see
## Rubio backs Hegseth
Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the impeachment effort as unfair and praised Hegseth's performance.

> I think Pete's done a good job. I really do
## Belknap precedent
Hegseth's situation parallels William Belknap who resigned before impeachment in 1876.

> Belknap, accused of accepting substantial kickbacks, resigned shortly before his scheduled impeachment vote
## Impeachment timeline
A House vote could occur as early as this week with potential Senate conviction unlikely due to two-thirds majority requirement.

> The Senate later acquitted him after failing to secure the required two-thirds majority
## Key takeaway

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remains under impeachment threat as Republican Thomas Massie files eight articles accusing him of waging war against Iran without congressional approval.