Pete Hegseth faces impeachment in US Congress

US Republican Congressman Thomas Massie is forcing a vote to

impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, setting a stage for a

vote on whether to remove one of President Donald Trump's most controverisal

lieutenent, following the party's sweeping election losses.

Associated Press' Joey Cappelletti said,

"Questions are lingering of how Republican lawmakers will vote

after last week's sweeping losses in the midterms.

Some have said that they might support it,

while others have said that it would be up to President Donald Trump

to remove Hegseth from his post."

"Republicans are not happy with Hegseth in the overall war effort,

after many of them blame their losses for high prices

and high gas costs. The vote in the House would only

require a majority to impeach Hegseth.

Then it would go to the Senate, which would require

a two-thirds vote to actually remove Hegseth," said the AP correspondent. 

Trump said on Monday he would stand by Hegseth, and called

Maissie a "sick guy" and a "loser".

Hegseth is hosting a rare press briefing on Tuesday

to discuss the matter.