Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete Hegseth
Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie has introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of illegally waging war and abusing powers.
The Kentucky Republican introduced the articles on the House floor, claiming Hegseth committed "high crimes and misdemeanors" by executing unlawful orders. The vote must occur by Wednesday under House rules.
Massie first moved to impeach Hegseth in September, but Speaker Johnson recessed Congress before it could be heard. With Republicans still controlling the House until January, the resolution now faces a potential vote.
Political Divide
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has expressed strong support for impeachment, stating "Hegseth has got to go." Meanwhile, Trump and other Republican leaders blame the Iran war for recent election losses.
Hegseth has got to go.
Serious Allegations
The impeachment resolution accuses Hegseth of unauthorized attacks on Iran and Yemen, killing over 100 children at an Iranian school, and ordering the sinking of drug boats without rescue. It also alleges violations of the First Amendment regarding Senator Mark Kelly.
Watchdogs claim Hegseth's defense of his impeachment as "politics of personal destruction" violates the Hatch Act. The defense secretary announced military education changes Monday, emphasizing "devastating speed, precision and lethality" in warfare.
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