US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expected to face impeachment vote launched by Republican

On November 9, fellow Republican Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Allegations against Hegseth include his involvement in overseeing the Iran war, which Massie argues was unconstitutional due to being initiated by the Trump administration without congressional approval.

Massie claims the war has persisted despite Congress demanding the Pentagon to cease military action. Strikes were even conducted by the U.S. against Iran just before and after the midterm elections.

Massie accused Hegseth of abusing his powers and carrying out unlawful orders, stating that allowing Hegseth to remain in office would pose a threat to the constitution. The House is anticipated to vote on Hegseth's fate within days, with party sources predicting the impeachment effort to pass. Despite this, Trump has endorsed Hegseth, claiming he "won two wars" and dismissing Massie's impeachment attempt as a "sham."