Representative Thomas Massie has initiated an impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing allegations of illegally waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers. The resolution, introduced on Monday, is largely tied to the ongoing conflict in Iran. While the impeachment effort is expected to fail, Massie's move aims to pressure President Trump to remove Hegseth from his post.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has publicly stated his support for the impeachment resolution, calling Hegseth a "hard yes" for impeachment and asserting that the Defense Secretary "has abused his power." The Trump administration is scheduled to hold a closed-door congressional briefing on the matter today.
Republican Lawmaker Forces Impeachment Vote on Defense Secretary Hegseth
5 stories · 3 sources
Sources
- Pete Hegseth Faces Impeachment Vote After Republican Introduces Resolution — Deadline,
- Pete Hegseth faces impeachment effort as Republican lawmaker moves to force vote – US politics live — The Guardian World,
- Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete Hegseth — The Guardian World,
- Republican congressman to force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Hegseth — BBC World,
- Hakeem Jeffries supports impeachment of Pete Hegseth: ‘He has got to go’ — The Guardian World,