Republican Ted Cruz predicts defense secretary is on his way out: ‘Hegseth is going to step down, either he will resign
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas expressed expectations for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign or face impeachment. However, a recent House vote complicated Cruz's prediction regarding Hegseth's fate. On November 10, the Republican-controlled House voted 211-204 to refer impeachment articles to the Judiciary Committee. Cruz, who made his prediction prior to the vote, acknowledged on November 11 that he was mistaken. He mentioned that Democrats could revive the impeachment effort when they take control of Congress in January. On his November 9 podcast, Cruz stated that Hegseth might either resign or be fired by President Trump. Cruz believed impeachment was likely due to conversations with House Republican leaders about the lack of support. Defense Secretary Hegseth dismissed the impeachment articles during a news conference, labeling them as 'a farce' and 'a stunt'. Hegseth's articles accused him of violating military operation laws, but he argued they were lawful actions taken…
