GOP branded ‘sinking ship’ as Republicans block efforts to impeach Hegseth – US politics live
Trump hails ‘exoneration of a Great American Patriot’ as moves against his defense secretary fail for now House Republicans block effort to impeach Hegseth Republican representative Thomas Massie compared the GOP with passengers content to go down with the Titanic after colleagues thwarted his effort to impeach…
In the latest installment of US politics live, Republican representative Thomas Massie likened his party to passengers aboard the Titanic, content to go down with the ship as colleagues blocked his attempt to impeach defense secretary Pete Hegseth. The vote came in the wake of Republicans losing control of the Senate and House of Representatives in their worst midterm election in over half a century, highlighting how lawmakers are hesitant to defy President Donald Trump, who remains supportive of Hegseth.
House Republicans, with a 211-204 vote, managed to pass the impeachment effort, but only after it was referred to the judiciary committee, largely along party lines with a single Republican - Massie - opposing the motion. Trump celebrated the "EXONERATION of a Great American Patriot" and criticized Massie for forcing the vote. Top Democrats voiced their support for the resolution, but ultimately, their attempts to pass the impeachment articles fell short due to the absence of some Democrat representatives, including former House speaker Nancy Pelosi.
House Democratic leader Hakeen Jeffries hinted at a potential new impeachment effort next year when Democrats take their seats in Congress. Meanwhile, Republicans secured John Thune to serve as Senate minority leader in the next Congress.
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