Pete Hegseth First, Todd Blanche Next? Democrats Eye Impeachment Push
Summary
After Democrats won both chambers in the midterm elections, lawmakers are preparing to increase scrutiny of the Trump administration. Representative Thomas Massie plans to seek a House impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while some Democrats have also called for impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Todd Blanche; no formal resolution against Blanche has been announced.Key Facts
- Massie said he plans to force a House vote on his Hegseth impeachment resolution when Congress returns, possibly as soon as next week.
- Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth on September 15.
- The articles accuse Hegseth of violating the Constitution and federal law, including through military operations in Iran without congressional authorization.
- Hegseth called the impeachment articles a sham and said the effort would not succeed.
- President Donald Trump defended Hegseth, saying the defense secretary had done a fantastic job.
- Representative Jamie Raskin said Blanche could face impeachment hearings and accused the Justice Department of targeting Trump's political opponents.
- Representatives Hank Johnson and Deborah Ross have also expressed support for impeaching Blanche, with Ross saying lawmakers should begin with Hegseth.
- The article says no formal impeachment resolution against Blanche has been announced.
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