Mike Johnson Can’t Protect Pete Hegseth Forever
Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday that he would send Congress home early for its seven-week campaigning recess ahead of November’s midterm elections. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth—who was scheduled for an impeachment vote brought by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on the basis of his conduct during the Iran war—has been marked safe, for now. House […]
Congressman Mike Johnson has announced that Congress will recess early for seven weeks prior to the November midterm elections. The House Republicans had intended to continue in session until Thursday, but they are now set to vote on the final items of the session Wednesday night and then depart for their own constituent engagement.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) had introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, citing violations of the War Powers Resolution, execution of unlawful orders to initiate war, and subversion of constitutional government. Massie's resolution was supported by lawmakers from both political parties, with Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) labeling Hegseth for his role in "the slaughter of thousands of civilians in immoral wars, aided and abetted genocide, and led a campaign of extrajudicial assassinations."
However, Johnson dismissed the impeachment proceedings as a "publicity stunt by someone who wants attention" and emphasized the importance of returning home to campaign for their constituents. Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson stated that the entire Department stands behind Secretary of Defense Hegseth and will continue prioritizing the welfare of warfighters and America.
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