Washington, Nov. 10 -- US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has issued a defiant response following robust public backing from President Donald Trump, as Capitol Hill braces for a high-stakes legislative showdown over an impeachment push led by outgoing Republican Representative Thomas Massie.

Taking to social media, Hegseth expressed gratitude for the President's unwavering support, stating, "Thank you Mr. President. Like you, we will never back down."

Earlier Hegseth said he was not worried about the surround sound about a possible impeachment announcing that he would address the issue at a news conference at the Pentagon on Tuesday morning (local time).

"We're not worried about the noise. This is what I told the troops, too. Don't worry...