Pentagon chief Hegseth expected to face House impeachment vote this week
WASHINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, calls himself the secretary of war, part of his effort to rebrand a military he said was too weak and "woke" when he took office last year. Now, with an expected House impeachment vote this week, he could soon share something in common with an actual secretary of war.
Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth could face a House impeachment vote this week as Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment, alleging war crimes and abuse of power. Massie warned that Republican leadership may try to avoid a vote on the substance of the impeachment by dismissing it with a procedural motion.
Hegseth, who calls himself the "Secretary of War," strongly defended his record in Iran and Venezuela, stating that he "won two wars" and questioning the basis for impeachment. President Trump also defended Hegseth, stating he won two wars and that impeachment "didn't work against President Trump." However, House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the impeachment effort, arguing that it would be "a terrible thing for our allies and our enemies to see."
The impeachment push comes amid growing voter anger over the war, which may have helped Democrats win control of Congress in the recent midterm elections.
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