US Midterm Rout: Pressure Mounts On Pete Hegseth To Resign
Pressure is mounting on US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to resign following the Republican Party's electoral setback in the midterm elections, with Democrats taking control of both chambers of Congress amid growing public anger over the Iran war. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has renewed his call for Hegseth to step down, warning that he would otherwise revive impeachment proceedings…
Pressure is mounting on US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to resign in the aftermath of the Republican Party's electoral losses in the midterm elections. Democrats now hold both chambers of Congress, fueled by public dissatisfaction over the ongoing Iran conflict. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has once again called for Hegseth's departure, threatening to reintroduce impeachment proceedings unless he steps down.
Massie posted on X that he would not reintroduce the articles of impeachment "only if Hegseth resigns," emphasizing the gravity of the situation. He had previously filed a 34-page impeachment resolution, accusing Hegseth of abusing his authority by launching military operations in Iran without congressional approval and raising concerns over US military actions in Yemen, Venezuela, and other territories.
While Democrats have also ramped up their demands for Hegseth's removal, Republican Senator Thom Tillis warned that he faces a reckoning due to his strained relationship with lawmakers and its repercussions on defense spending negotiations. Despite this internal turmoil, President Donald Trump has defended Hegseth, praising his performance.
The Pentagon maintains that Hegseth is "100 per cent committed" to leading the department until the end of Trump's term.
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