US-Politik: Republikaner Massie beantragt Amtsenthebung von Hegseth
Nach dem politischen Rückschlag der Republikaner wächst der Druck auf Trumps Verteidigungsminister. Eine Abstimmung über seine Absetzung könnte bald folgen.
Washington - Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has submitted a motion for the impeachment of Defense Minister Pete Hegseth in the US House of Representatives. Hegseth has been facing increasing pressure following the Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections over the Iran war. To remove the Defense Minister, a two-thirds majority in the Senate is required.
Massie's introduced motion primarily focuses on Iran war and also touches upon Hegseth's role in military interventions in Yemen and Venezuela. A vote in the House of Representatives could take place as early as midweek. Before that, Hegseth defended the government's military actions in Iran and Venezuela. He expressed his eagerness to discuss political decisions in an interview with journalists on Monday.
He announced a press conference for Tuesday regarding the looming impeachment - his first since more than 180 days. "Read also: Democrats target Musk and Trump ally after election win"
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