US Republican lawmaker seeks Hegseth's impeachment over Iran war
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie launched an impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, while polls show voters remain uneasy about the conflict ahead of midterm elections.
Republican US Representative Thomas Massie sought to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, alleging that the secretary violated congressional approval by authorizing military actions against Iran. Massie's move is unlikely to succeed, but it could compel a difficult vote in the House for some Republicans as the November midterms approach.
The Pentagon press secretary emphasized the department's unity behind Hegseth's strategy. Massie, a vocal opponent of the Iran war and Israeli aid, filed the articles of impeachment as privileged, obligating the House to address them within two legislative days. The impeachment attempt comes as polls indicate that voters are dissatisfied with the ongoing conflict, and congressional Democrats have repeatedly called for an end to the hostilities unless Congress is consulted.
However, these efforts have not led to a halt in the fighting. Recent opinion polls suggest that Trump's Republican base will face challenges in retaining control of the House and Senate in the upcoming election.
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