Many GOP loser lawmakers and allies stunned by Tuesday’s midterm wipeout are moving swiftly to pin blame for the election results on someone outside of themselves. Signs point to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth who they believe played a chief role in convincing Trump to attack Iran with no exit strategy — and no plan for managing the nuclear political fallout.
The House could vote as early as next week to impeach Hegseth, as Thomas Massie said he plans to trigger a vote for impeachment when Congress returns to the Capital next week.
Multiple GOP sources say they expect it to pass.
Hegseth’s name has been floated as a potential Senate appointee by incoming Tennessee governor Marsha Blackburn.
Blackburn’s seat has been vacated by her election as governor of Tennessee.
Tennessee law requires senators to be 30 years, have been U.S. citizens for nine years and a Tennessee resident for at least three years.
Hegseth has a home in Tennessee.
(*Next to Kid Rock?)
Trump says he backs Hegseth because he is doing a very good job.
Also, Hegseth would do a good job as Tennessee’s next senator, per Donald Trump.
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