GOP Rep. Hill says he'll weigh whether Hegseth's actions merit impeachment
Summary
Rep. French Hill said he will hear debate before deciding whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s actions merit impeachment. Hill said poor job performance alone does not necessarily amount to an impeachable offense and said President Donald Trump must decide whether Hegseth should remain in his post.Key Facts
- Hill, a Republican from Arkansas, discussed the issue on CBS’s “Face the Nation.”
- Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth before lawmakers left Washington for the campaign trail.
- Massie said he plans to push for a vote on the impeachment articles this week.
- Hill said he is dissatisfied with how the war in Iran has been handled.
- Hill said the president bears responsibility for the war’s strategy and conduct.
- Hill said the Constitution’s impeachment standard is “high Crimes and Misdemeanors.”
- Hill said the president should consider replacing Hegseth if he is not carrying out his mission properly.
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