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00:19Reports claim President Donald Trump is preparing to fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
00:25But is this really happening, or is it another case of speculation going viral?
00:30The controversy comes at a sensitive moment, soon after Trump praised Hegseth,
00:35but past records shall whenever he has praised his team members few days after he had to sack them.
00:41The United States is dealing with a fragile ceasefire with Iran and peace talks that have already collapsed.
00:48Tensions are high, and so is the political pressure.
00:51The rumor began circulating online after House Democrats introduced six articles of impeachment against Hegseth on April 15th.
00:59The allegations are serious.
01:01They include claims of misconduct during the Iran conflict, unauthorized military actions,
01:07and decisions that may have put American service members at risk.
01:11One of the most alarming accusations points to a February strike in Iran,
01:16which reportedly hit a girls' school, raising concerns about civilian casualties.
01:21As these claims surfaced, social media platforms like X, Facebook, and Reddit
01:26quickly amplified a new narrative that Trump could remove Hegseth from his position.
01:31But here is what the facts show.
01:33There is currently no official statement, from the White House or from Donald Trump,
01:38indicating that Hegseth is being fired.
01:41No confirmation.
01:42No announcement.
01:44No direct evidence.
01:45Yes, speculation exists.
01:48Trump has previously removed officials under pressure,
01:51especially during investigations or political scrutiny.
01:54But at this moment, there is no clear sign of dissatisfaction with Hegseth.
01:59It is also important to understand the process.
02:02The impeachment resolution has only been introduced.
02:05It still needs to move through multiple stages before any real action is taken.
02:10And in the current House, it is unlikely to advance significantly.
02:14So where does that leave things?
02:16For now, Pete Hegseth's position appears safe.
02:20But the situation remains fluid.
02:22If the impeachment gains traction or political pressure intensifies, that could change.
02:27Until then, the viral claim of Trump firing Hegseth remains just that.
02:33A claim without evidence.
02:35A claim without evidence.
02:53Chapter 10
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