Pete Hegseth Popularity Hits Record Low as Massie Pushes Impeachment
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s favorability rating reached a record low in a recent Marquette Law School poll as frustration grows over the war in Iran. Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth, accusing him of illegal war actions, but the House will not vote on the matter before the midterm elections.Key Facts
- Pete Hegseth’s net favorability rating dropped to -24 points in the latest poll.
- Only 25% of Americans viewed Hegseth favorably, while 49% viewed him unfavorably.
- The poll surveyed 1,023 adults from September 2-9, 2026, with a margin of error of ±3.3%.
- The Iran war, initiated in February, faces strong public disapproval; 79% say it’s not worth the cost and 87% believe U.S. goals have not been met.
- Only 26% approve of President Trump’s handling of the Iran war; 73% disapprove.
- Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment accusing Hegseth of illegal war actions without congressional approval.
- Massie accuses Hegseth of breaking the War Powers Resolution, ignoring laws to protect civilians, and abusing power.
- The House will recess until after the November midterm elections, delaying any vote on the impeachment articles.
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