US congressman files resolution to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
Summary
Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of unlawful actions related to the Iran war, strikes on suspected drug boats, and other matters. Hegseth said he was ready to defend his actions in Congress; the resolution would require a House majority to pass, followed by a two-thirds Senate vote to remove him.Key Facts
- Massie read the resolution in the House on Monday, when the chamber opened its first session after the midterm elections.
- Massie had first raised the eight articles in September; House Speaker Mike Johnson prevented a vote then by sending lawmakers home early.
- The resolution alleges that Hegseth helped conduct the Iran war without congressional authorization.
- It cites the U.S. bombing of a school in Minab, Iran, which the article says killed more than 150 people, including about 120 children.
- The resolution alleges that U.S. strikes on suspected narcotics boats in the Caribbean and Pacific violated safeguards and amounted to extrajudicial killings.
- Other allegations concern the abduction of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, limits on media access to the Pentagon, and the war in Yemen against the Houthis.
- Massie urged Hegseth to resign before Democrats take control of Congress in January and said he welcomed votes for impeachment from lawmakers who wanted Hegseth removed.
- Hegseth said he welcomed the opportunity to defend his actions in Congress.
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