This is sabotage," US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is now holding a press conference to oust him.
He said the goal of "one disgruntled and defeated congressman" is not related to impeachment, referring to Congressman Thomas Massey, who initiated impeachment proceedings against him on Monday.
"This is a farce and a PR move," said the head of the Pentagon, adding that no war minister has ever been removed for carrying out "legitimate military operations".
"This is not patriotism. It's sabotage," says the guest nervously.
As the BBC News reporter reported, before it began, members of the press gathered in the Pentagon's briefing room were warned by a uniformed officer that they would be escorted out if they did not "behave professionally."