Trump Says Democratic Impeachment Effort Would 'Ruin' Party, Won't Fire Hegseth
Summary
- President Donald Trump said any impeachment proceedings launched by Democrats would ruin the party.
- Trump said he is not considering the dismissal of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has been targeted by Democrats.
- CBS News reported that Trump has been discussing with aides whether to replace Hegseth after the midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump said any move by Democrats to begin impeachment proceedings against him would backfire on the party.
The Times and other outlets reported on November 4 that Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters at the White House construction site for a new banquet hall. "If they try to impeach, it would ruin the Democrats," he said, suggesting he sees any impeachment push as a political liability for the party.
Trump also said he is not considering dismissing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. With Democrats targeting Hegseth among Trump administration officials, the comment underscored that he does not plan to remove him.
CBS News, however, reported the same day that Trump has been discussing with aides whether to replace Hegseth after the midterm elections.
JOON HYOUNG LEE
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