US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has downplayed the possibility of being removed from office, amid efforts by several lawmakers to advance a motion against him.
Asked if he has the necessary Republican support to drop the charges against him, Hegseth said he is not worried, emphasizing that he is ready to defend his decisions and actions at the head of the Pentagon.
"We're not worried about that," he said. Hegseth also defended President Donald Trump and his military decisions, accusing Democrats of playing political games.
"I couldn't be more proud of what our president has done, the decisions he has made, and the brave calls he has made," the Secretary of Defense said.
He added that criticizing the Trump administration's military operations also means criticizing the soldiers who implement these decisions.
The statements come at a time when Republican Congressman Thomas Massie is trying to speed up a vote in the House of Representatives on Hegseth's impeachment motion.
Meanwhile, the Secretary of Defense is expected to hold a press conference, where he will comment on current developments and issues involving the Pentagon.
