Hegseth faces impeachment resolution from a GOP member with little to lose
What they're saying: Hegseth "will remain a threat to the Constitution if allowed to remain in office, and has acted in a manner grossly incompatible with his duties and the rule of law," Massie said Monday while reading the articles of impeachment on the House floor.
Key points
- US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has criticised an attempt by Representative Thomas Massie to impeach him.
- Between the lines: Republicans who previously resisted reining in the administration's war effort might be more willing to impeach Hegseth now that voters have delivered a strong rebuke of the administration and its war during the 2026 midterms.
- Massie and other members of Congress accuse Hegseth of defying Congress by continuing the unpopular war in Iran despite legislative efforts to shut it down.
Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday over his handling of the Iran war and other alleged misconduct.
Additional details
- What we're watching: Even if the House impeaches Hegseth, removing him from office would require a two-thirds vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
- And with dozens of House and Senate members retiring or leaving Congress, it's possible the YOLO caucus might decide Hegseth should be the fall guy.
- Catch up quick: Massie first introduced the articles of impeachment prior to the House going into recess so members could campaign.
- Hegseth has reportedly been among the most ardent supporters of the war, telling Trump that the conflict would be easy to win.
- Three of the eight articles accuse Hegseth of violating congressional war powers in Iran.
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