From the Left · Watch · November 5, 2026
Nov 5 · Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Democrats dropped sham impeachment articles against him, MeidasTouch airs him saying President Trump leads the way, and President Trump tells reporters Hegseth is doing a very good job
MeidasTouch: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says President Trump leads the way as Democrats push to impeach him.
Grade A (100/100). Pete Hegseth says President Trump leads the way and tells troops to stay the course amid impeachment talk
A: No problems found.
Splits: Pete Hegseth says President Trump leads the way and tells troops to stay the course amid impeachment talk
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