The American Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, held a press conference against the background of the intention to impeach him by the House of Representatives, following the loss in the mid-term elections. Key notes:
Never in the history of the United States has a Secretary of Defense been removed while conducting military operations.
The attempt by the House of Representatives to prosecute and impeach me is a farce.
The attempts to impeach me are the efforts of one man (Thomas Massey) to use his last days in Congress to harm the President and the country.
Republicans still control Congress, and they should seize the opportunity to make gains while they can.
The attempt to oust me is motivated by political differences, not serious crimes, misdemeanors, treason or bribery.
We didn't start a war. Iran started it 47 years ago.
The attempt to keep me away sends a message to our enemies that the United States is punishing its fighters and leadership for carrying out a legal and successful military operation.
We achieved a historic military victory in Iran by any measure.
President Trump did not postpone the treatment of the Iranian problem, but gave it a crushing blow.
The media simply cannot acknowledge the military success we have achieved in Iran.
The full statement is attached.