US Secretary of War Dismisses Impeachment Bid as Political, Cites Iran’s 47-Year-Old War Onset
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hagest has described the U.S. House of Representatives’ efforts to impeach and remove him from office as “absurd.” Hagest contended that no Secretary of Defense has ever been removed from office during military operations, referencing historical precedent within the United States.
Hagest asserted that the push for his removal stems from political disagreements and is unrelated to any serious offenses, treason, or bribery. He characterized the move as an attempt by a representative to exploit their final days in Congress to damage the President and the country. He further suggested that Republicans, who still control Congress, need to achieve some successes before their term concludes.
Addressing the war with Iran and justifying his country’s aggression, Hagest claimed, “We did not start the war; Iran started it 47 years ago!”
Hagest also alleged that the impeachment attempt sends a message to America’s adversaries that Washington punishes its military personnel and commanders for undertaking lawful and successful military operations.
The U.S. Secretary of War characterized his country’s military performance in Iran as a “historic victory.” Without acknowledging the targeting of civilian sites and individuals, he claimed that American forces attacked over 13,000 targets and sank Iran’s naval fleet in less than 40 days of conflict.
While attempting to legitimize his country’s unwarranted military aggression against Iranian territory, Hagest stated, “President Donald Trump did not postpone confronting the issue of Iran; rather, he dealt it a heavy blow!”
Hagest additionally accused the media of failing to accept America’s military success in Iran, adding that Washington will closely monitor developments in the country at various levels.
