WATCH LIVE: Rep. Massie speaks after filing Hegseth impeachment resolution
Also reported by The Hill
Summary
Rep. Thomas Massie introduced a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing his role in U.S. military actions in Iran, Yemen and Venezuela. A House vote could come by midweek, but its outcome and any Senate trial remain uncertain; Hegseth dismissed the effort and said he would hold a news conference Tuesday.Key Facts
- Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, introduced the impeachment resolution when the House returned after the midterm elections.
- The resolution focuses mainly on the war in Iran and also refers to U.S. military actions in Yemen and Venezuela.
- Massie said Hegseth’s actions amount to “high crimes and misdemeanors.”
- House Speaker Mike Johnson opposed impeaching a Cabinet secretary during military hostilities abroad.
- Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Hegseth should leave office, and most House Democrats are expected to support impeachment.
- A House vote could take place by midweek; if the House impeaches Hegseth, the case would go to the Senate for a possible trial.
- Republicans hold majorities in both chambers until the new Congress convenes in January, when Democrats are set to take control.
- Hegseth dismissed the impeachment effort as political noise and announced a news conference for Tuesday, his first in more than 180 days.
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