US Secretary of State Defends Defense Secretary Against Impeachment Allegations

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on the sidelines of the G7 meeting in Paris, praised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and called the impeachment efforts against him unfair. Rubio spoke about his cooperation with Hegseth and claimed that the media and some members of Congress might be overlooking Hegseth’s efforts, describing him as a highly intelligent individual.

Meanwhile, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader in the US House of Representatives, has called for Pete Hegseth’s removal, citing violations of the Constitution and legal provisions. Jeffries warned that if the US President does not act, the Democrats will pursue an impeachment agenda against him.

Jeffries also described Hegseth as the most incompetent Defense Secretary in American history, emphasizing that his performance has been disastrous for the American people. According to Jeffries, the war against Iran has not increased US power but has had negative consequences. Notably, Jeffries has been calling for Hegseth’s removal since the spring of 2025 and hopes the situation will soon come to an end.