The Republican majority in the House of Representatives rejected on Tuesday a resolution aimed at opening a process of dismissal of the Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth.
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11/11/2026
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Lusa
Mthe current decision, taken by 211 votes against 204, may only have postponed the process of destitution, since the Democrats will take control of the Senate and the House of Representatives in January.
The situation occurs when Republicans face the loss of elections, which several attribute to the war on Iran and the subsequent rise in prices, particularly fuel.
But after Donald Trump expressed strong support for Hegseth, Republican congressmen rejected the intention of destitution led by Republican Thomas Massie, elected by the state of Kentucky, and supported by Democrats.
Soon after the vote, Trump welcomed the decision on his social network and classified Hegseth as “a great patriot”.