Hegseth rips impeachment threat as ‘stunt’ at rare briefing
- On Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denounced an impeachment resolution filed by Rep. Thomas Massie as a "farce," rejecting allegations of misconduct during a Pentagon press conference. He maintained that military operations were lawful, framing the effort as a politically motivated attack on service members.
- Outgoing Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment Monday, accusing Hegseth of authorizing "unlawful war" against Iran and extrajudicial killings. Because Massie filed the measure as a privileged resolution, the House must act within two legislative days, forcing a procedural vote.
- Charges include violations of the War Powers Resolution and directing extrajudicial killings, though Hegseth insists the operations were "lawful" and successful. He defended his record, stating, "I stand behind every one of these operations," while rejecting constitutional violation claims.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson voiced opposition, predicting Republicans will defeat the effort as the chamber prepares for a procedural vote Tuesday. Democrats have expressed support for the resolution, potentially setting up a test of GOP unity.
- Senate conviction would require a two-thirds vote, a high threshold that makes removal unlikely even if the House approves the articles. If the measure fails in the House, it will expire on January 3, 2027, when the 129th Congress begins.
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Hegseth slams his potential impeachment as 'political spectacle’
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dug in for a fight Tuesday against his potential impeachment in Congress, contending that a rogue lawmaker is undermining American troops in war zones by targeting him over mere “policy disagreements” and not the high crimes required in the Constitution for his possible removal.
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