Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will hold his first Pentagon press conference in six months on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. This comes just a day after Republican Rep. Thomas Massie filed an impeachment resolution against him for handling the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran and other military actions.
Hegseth’s last briefing was in May, though U.S. forces have continued operations against Iran and targeted drug-smuggling vessels in Latin America. He has promised to address the impeachment threat during the upcoming press conference, calling it a political attack on himself and President Trump. He has also ramped up his social media presence to defend his actions.
Massie, who lost his primary race with Trump’s backing, argues that Hegseth’s actions amount to “high crimes and misdemeanors.” The resolution focuses largely on the Iran war but also includes Hegseth’s role in Yemen and Venezuela. A House vote could happen by midweek, putting pressure on Republicans who believe the midterm election losses were partly due to the Iran conflict.
Trump has supported Hegseth, highlighting military actions like the failed attempt to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and operations against Iran that he claims have weakened its forces. However, Iran continues to attack U.S. bases in the Middle East and disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil prices.
Hegseth has defended his leadership, telling reporters on November 10 that he is ready to discuss military actions “all day long.” His supporters have rallied behind him with messages like “Stand. Fight. Defend the Republic.”
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated that Hegseth remains committed to his role despite impeachment threats from Democrats. The situation is likely to unfold dramatically in the coming days.