By Townhall Chicago News Staff
President Donald Trump said Friday that further military action against Iran remains possible, as Republican Rep. Thomas Massie moves ahead with plans to seek impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
“I think it’ll take them 25 years to rebuild the country,” Trump said in remarks aired Friday. “I would rather not destroy the rest of the country if possible, but maybe I’ll have to.”
Massie, R-Ky., has said he plans to pursue impeachment proceedings against Hegseth, citing the administration’s handling of Iran, a raid in Venezuela and strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats, according to Friday’s broadcast.
Hegseth dismissed the impeachment effort in response.
“Political theater disguised as power,” Hegseth said.
Victor Davis Hanson, a historian who hosts a podcast for the Epoch Times, said in comments aired Friday that he opposes open-ended negotiations with Iran and favors a short, forceful strike followed by support for opposition groups inside the country.
No timeline was given for a possible decision on further military action. Massie’s impeachment push would need support from the U.S. House to advance.
