John Oliver Criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on HBO Program

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News (2 / 1) 11.11.2026 07:18 / Günter

Pentagon pushback

Oliver revealed that his staff had requested a statement from the Pentagon and shared the responses during the segment. One official praised Hegseth's stance on diversity matters, describing him as "very based," while another bluntly suggested deporting the comedian. The episode further explored Hegseth's decisions to sideline high-ranking officers and alter civilian safeguards, set against questions surrounding a school bombing in Minab, Iran, on February 28.

Impeachment revived

Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, has revived a detailed 34-page impeachment resolution that lists eight alleged offenses. Several focus on unauthorized military actions tied to Iran, while additional counts address the Minab incident, activities in Venezuela, attacks on suspected drug vessels, Yemen missions, and claims of reprisals against Sen. Mark Kelly. At a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth dismissed the resolution as "a political spectacle" and affirmed his full support for every mission conducted. Any successful removal would demand a two-thirds majority in the Senate.