Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Thomas Massie moved Monday to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, setting the stage for a dramatic vote on whether to remove one of the Trump administration’s most prominent figures following sweeping election losses.
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky introduced an impeachment resolution for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, following the midterms. The resolution primarily targets Hegseth's role in the Iran war, but also references his actions in Yemen and Venezuela. Massie claims Hegseth's decisions constitute "high crimes and misdemeanors" and that his leadership at the Pentagon warrants impeachment.
House Speaker Mike Johnson warned against impeaching the Defense secretary during ongoing military operations, arguing it would be politically damaging. Most Democrats support the impeachment, but the outcome remains uncertain as the vote is likely to occur mid-week. If impeached, Hegseth would face a Senate trial, where Republicans hold the majority.
Hegseth maintains he is prepared to litigate the military actions he and President Donald Trump have taken against Iran, Yemen, and Venezuela, and has called the war necessary to confront the Iranian regime's pursuit of a nuclear weapon. However, a recent AP Voter Poll indicates that around 60% of voters believe the U.S. made the wrong decision in taking military action against Iran.
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