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I agree, as I wrote in @PostOpinions, that Hegseth also deserves to be impeached for other actions such as the mass dismissals of general officers. I also don't agree with every line of Massie's resolution: wapo.st/4kuSpt7. But don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Still an impeachment worth supporting.
Q: “Where do you stand on this Hegseth impeachment?”
Rep. Bacon: “It’s complicated. I’m personally not a fan of the Secretary…but also, when you read Massie’s impeachment, I don’t agree with it. There’s other areas that I think are a problem, like the firing or redlining of 80 generals and admirals…He’s held money on Ukraine that we appropriated. None of that’s in the impeachment…If we’re allowed to amend it, I’d maybe feel a little differently.”
There is a bipartisan, perhaps even a veto-proof, majority to support Ukraine and oppose Vladimir Putin’s aggression, given that only 3% of Americans side with Russia. Congress could pass additional aid to Ukraine, ensure that Starlink stays turned on, send Russian funds frozen in the US to Kyiv and strengthen sanctions on Moscow without any presidential waiver. Congressional leaders can offer Trump a deal: They’ll give him money to finish the White House ballroom in return for more Patriots to Ukraine. wapo.st/4BSnqNO
Even among Republicans, there is little support for annexing Greenland, seizing Venezuela’s oil, waging a cold war with Canada, cutting off Ukraine, insulting and indiscriminately tariffing allies, fawning over authoritarians, buying diesel from Russia, launching a war on Iran, blowing up alleged drug boats and making lucrative deals abroad that benefit the first family.
It’s just possible that out of the wreckage of the MAGA party will emerge a chastened group of lawmakers who are willing to work with Democrats to reorient U.S. foreign policy in a direction that actually puts America, rather than Trump, first. wapo.st/4BSnqNO
Even with Republicans in control, there is little support for a 50% increase in defense spending to $1.5 trillion. Not when the federal debt has surpassed the size of the economy for the first time since WWII. Both parties should work together to trim the fat, beginning by eliminating Trump boondoggles such as the “Golden Fleet” and the “Golden Dome.” Oh, and Congress could end the costly efforts to redesign aircraft carriers to accommodate Trump’s eccentric preference for obsolescent steam catapults. wapo.st/4BSnqNO
He also intended to defeat Iran in 3-4 weeks.
“He’s not going anywhere,” said Tim Parlatore, a special adviser to Hegseth. “He intends to serve the full four years.”
With @lindsaywise and @laraseligman
wsj.com/politics/hegseth-mou…
WSJ: Through the end of October, Russian forces have gained just 46 square miles of territory in Ukraine, compared with 1,874 square miles in 2025, according to the Institute for the Study of War. And for the past two months, Russian forces have lost more land than they gained, ISW says.
The Russians also suffered more casualties in October than in any previous month of the war, with 54,000 killed or severely wounded, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. wsj.com/world/russia/ten-mon…
“One significant ally of Miller’s is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The two are neighbors on the military base where both now live, and their families socialize together.”
washingtonpost.com/politics/…
On Monday I wrote at @PostOpinions: “Hegseth is still around, while Noem, Bondi and Gabbard are gone. Of course, it helps that Hegseth is a man; Trump fires women more readily.”
More evidence today: Hegseth is STILL around. But Susie Wiles is gone. wapo.st/4kuSpt7
Not a sign of bipartisanship or moderation, obviously. washingtonpost.com/politics/…
Maybe I missed it but I'm not hearing any Republican voices on the Hill speaking out in support of Hegseth.
Comer is open to getting rid of Hegseth 👇
NN: What do you want to see done with Pete Hegseth? There's a lot of talk about impeaching him. Do you want to see somebody new?
COMER: That's gonna be a decision President Trump is going to have to make, but I can tell you that there's a lot of questions about Hegseth. We have no idea what the strategy is moving forward on Iran
He's definitely making a post-election pivot... from the reflecting pool to the ballroom.
🎁 link: wapo.st/4BHz9yF
Now more than ever. Hegseth needs to be fired or impeached before he does any more damage.
wapo.st/4kuSpt7
Now more than ever. Hegseth needs to be fired or impeached before he does any more damage.
wapo.st/4kuSpt7