US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the attempts to oust him "sabotage".
He stated this at a press conference at the Pentagon after Republican Congressman Thomas Massey launched impeachment proceedings against him.
"This is a farce and a PR stunt," the Pentagon chief said.
In his opinion, the goal sought by "one disgruntled and defeated congressman" has nothing to do with accountability.
Hesset pointed out that no American defense minister has ever been prosecuted for carrying out "legal military operations".
"This is not patriotism. This is sabotage," he added.
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