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Vice President Vance Condemns Impeachment Articles Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Vice President JD Vance defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following the introduction of articles of impeachment by Representative Thomas Massie, arguing the move targets Hegseth’s efforts to overhaul the Pentagon rather than his conduct.

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Vice President JD Vance defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following the introduction of articles of impeachment by Representative Thomas Massie, arguing the move targets Hegseth’s efforts to overhaul the Pentagon rather than his conduct.

Vice President Vance on Tuesday condemned the impeachment push against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying lawmakers are actually mad at Hegseth for taking on Pentagon bureaucracy, not the Iran war. “Has Pete Hegseth committed impeachable crimes? Vice President JD Vance has sprung to War Secretary Pete Hegseth‘s defense after outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced articles of impeachment against the former Fox News personality this week. “Has Pete Hegseth committed impeachable crimes?

Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday said that the vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth "isn't about Iran," but rather his willingness to take on challenges at the Pentagon.

The Hill reported the story as "Vance denounces Hegseth impeachment push: 'This isn't about Iran'." Axios reported the story as "Vance says Hegseth impeachment vote "isn't about Iran"." Washington Examiner reported the story as "Vance backs Hegseth as Congress prepares historic impeachment: 'This isn't about Iran'."

3 sources have covered this story, including The Hill, Washington Examiner and Axios. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 4 hours ago.

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Axios reported it first, Nov 10, 12:34 PM ET. 3 outlets carried it over 7m, 1 left, 1 center and 1 right.All in the United States.

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  1. FirstAxiosNov 10, 12:34 PM ETLeft
  2. +1mWashington ExaminerNov 10, 12:34 PM ETRight
  3. +7mThe HillNov 10, 12:41 PM ETCenter

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