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Will Trump fire Pete Hegseth amid impeachment row? Here's what we know so far
Pete Hegseth, Trump's trusted Defense Secretary overseeing the US Army's operation in Iran and the wider Middle East, is set to face impeachment. Axios reported first on Wednesday US House Democrats have introduced impeachment proceedings against Hegseth.
Since then, multiple other outlets have confirmed that six articles of impeachment have been introduced against Pete Hegseth, accusing the Defense Secretary of multiple war-related abuses. It includes abuse of power, committing war crimes and several other wrongdoing allegations.
It was introduced by Arizona Democrat Rep. Yassamin Ansari and includes eight co-sponsors. Notably, Hegseth has faced heavy criticism from House Democrats; so far, Trump has not expressed dissatisfaction with Hegseth.