Pete Hegseth called the plan to remove him a failure. Members of Congress will not be able to force the resignation of the Pentagon chief, the department head noted. Republican Congressman Thomas Massey of Kentucky previously announced his willingness to introduce a resolution calling for Gest's impeachment. Lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction with the Pentagon chief's actions during the conflict between the United States and Iran. CBS News previously reported that the US leader had spoken with advisers about Hessett's desire to remain in office amid the Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections.

Pete Hegseth called the plan to remove him a failure. Members of Congress will not be able to force the resignation of the Pentagon chief, the department head noted. Republican Congressman Thomas Massey of Kentucky previously announced his willingness to introduce a resolution calling for Gest's impeachment. Lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction with the Pentagon chief's actions during the conflict between the United States and Iran. CBS News previously reported that the US leader had spoken with advisers about Hessett's desire to remain in office amid the Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections.