Tillis 'leaning toward' impeaching Hegseth if articles reach Senate
Outgoing Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Tuesday he’s prepared to vote to oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should the House pass an impeachment resolution against the Pentagon chief this week, setting up the Senate for a full trial. “If it comes over, if there’s a vote, I’m likely to vote against Hegseth and for the...
Republican Representative Thomas Massie has introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The charges, dubbed "high crimes and misdemeanors," stem from Hegseth's involvement in the Iran conflict, President Donald Trump's actions in Venezuela, and various administration actions within Washington.
Three of the impeachment articles focus on the Iran war. Allegations include Hegseth's direction, authorization, and sustenance of military actions beyond a 60-day limit without a formal declaration of war or congressional authorization for the use of military force. A fourth charge pertains to his alleged disregard for laws mandating U.S. forces to minimize civilian casualties, particularly in relation to a February 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab that resulted in numerous child fatalities.
Two other impeachment articles are tied to Venezuela. These charges relate to President Nicolas Maduro and the administration's handling of the Venezuelan situation.
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