Hegseth plays down impeachment risks, says ready to defend his record

​US ​Defense ‌Secretary Pete Hegseth on ​Monday played down ‌the risks of an impeachment push against him and said ‌he was ready ‌to defend his record at the Pentagon. "We're not worried ⁠about ​that," ⁠Hegseth said, when asked if he ⁠had enough Republican support ​to defeat articles of impeachment.

Hegseth's remarks ⁠came as Republican Representative ⁠Thomas Massie ​is attempting to force a vote ⁠on articles of impeachment against ⁠Hegseth ⁠in the House of Representatives.