Republican congressman to force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Hegseth
Summary
Republican Representative Thomas Massie says he will seek a House vote this week to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging Hegseth engaged in hostilities in Iran for more than 90 days without congressional approval. Hegseth says he is not concerned, while Massie argues President Donald Trump should replace him before Democrats take control of Congress next year.Key Facts
- Massie first introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth in September and expects to introduce his resolution later Monday.
- Massie says Hegseth violated the Constitution by engaging in hostilities in Iran without congressional authorization.
- Hegseth plans to hold a news conference Tuesday about Massie's move.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson must schedule consideration of the resolution within two days of its introduction.
- The House could vote on the resolution, refer it to a committee, or set it aside.
- Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries has said he supports impeaching Hegseth, but Massie would also need Republican support.
- The article says Republicans lost control of both the House and Senate in last week's midterm elections, with Democrats set to assume control next year.
- Impeachment requires approval by both chambers for a cabinet secretary to be removed; the House has impeached only two cabinet members, and the Senate did not convict either.
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