'It's a farce': Hegseth's defiant response to impeachment effort
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue breaks down how the US defence secretary defended his record after a Republican congressman launched an attempt to impeach him.
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue breaks down how the US defence secretary defended his record after a Republican congressman launched an attempt to impeach him, BBC News reported.
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