A Kentucky Republican lawmaker has called on President Trump to preemptively remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid reports that the president may already be weighing his dismissal. The suggestion comes as the House prepares to vote on impeachment proceedings, raising questions about internal White House strategy. The lawmaker, known for past disagreements with the president, framed the move as a way to avoid further political fallout. The development underscores growing tensions within the administration over leadership and messaging ahead of a critical vote.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) suggested that President Trump should remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from his position before the House votes to impeach him. The Kentucky Republican, who often finds himself in the crosshairs of Trump for frequently breaking with the party, was responding to a report claiming that the president was considering firing the...
