Thomas Massie’s Last Grandstand Is a $38 Billion Trump Dividend
The outgoing Kentucky Republican is forcing a vote on Pete Hegseth just as the Iran war’s bill reaches voters’ wallets.
Thomas Massie, the Kentucky Republican who made headlines for his persistent opposition to President Donald Trump, has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the Pentagon has spent more than $38 billion on the conflict, with additional monthly costs possibly reaching $3 billion.
While Massie's impeachment attempt remains a long shot, its significance lies in its political nature. As the man Trump helped drive from Congress due to his rebellious behavior, Massie is using his final months in office to force Republicans to confront the costs of the war, which are becoming increasingly difficult to separate from the party's affordability issues in the upcoming November elections.
The $38 billion figure serves as a tangible reminder of the war's impact on the American public, particularly at the gas pump. Massie's impeachment effort aims to highlight the need for congressional accountability in foreign policy decisions, regardless of whether Republicans choose to support or dismiss his resolution.
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