Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran war, introduces eight articles

Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky has introduced eight articles of impeachment against U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. According to the Jerusalem Post, the articles accuse Hegseth of violating the Constitution, disregarding laws intended to minimize civilian casualties, retaliating against political critics, and conducting unauthorized military operations in Yemen and Venezuela.

Massie further alleges that Hegseth conducted military operations in Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorization.

The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age report that Massie claimed the defense secretary abused his office by waging war against Iran without congressional approval and in the absence of an imminent threat. The Jerusalem Post notes that Massie has called for President Trump to replace Hegseth, warning that a Democratic-controlled Congress would pursue more aggressive investigations.

While Trump has defended Hegseth for his role in military campaigns in Iran and Venezuela, Massie’s resolution is expected to force a House vote in the coming days.

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