Hegseth faces impeachment resolution from a GOP member with little to lose
Summary
Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, reintroduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing his handling of the Iran war and other alleged misconduct. The House vote could test Republican support for the effort, but removing Hegseth would require a two-thirds vote in the Senate.Key Facts
- Massie read the impeachment articles on the House floor on Monday.
- Three of the eight articles accuse Hegseth of violating Congress's war powers in Iran.
- The other articles allege misconduct involving civilian casualties, strikes on suspected drug boats, retaliation against Sen. Mark Kelly, Nicolás Maduro's capture, and military operations in Yemen.
- Massie's reintroduction of the resolution restarted a two-legislative-day clock for House leaders to act.
- Hegseth called the impeachment effort politically motivated noise and said he and his team were not worried.
- House Republican leaders are preparing for possible defections, according to Axios.
- If the House impeaches Hegseth, conviction and removal would require a two-thirds vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
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