GOP Rep Thomas Massie introduces 8 articles of impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth
Massie says Hegseth waged an unauthorized war in Iran and caused more than 200 civilian deaths, forcing a House vote within two days.
- On Tuesday, Representative Thomas Massie read articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the House floor, marking a rare attempt by a Republican lawmaker to pursue impeachment against a Cabinet member.
- Massie's eight-article resolution accuses Hegseth of violating the War Powers Resolution by engaging in hostilities in Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorization. The Kentucky Republican also cited unauthorized operations in Yemen and Venezuela.
- Because Massie filed the resolution as privileged, the House must address it within two legislative days, though leaders may attempt to table the measure. Democratic Representative Yassamin Ansari previously introduced similar articles in April, which never reached a floor vote.
- The administration has argued that initial fighting concluded, though the resolution is unlikely to advance in the GOP-controlled House amid ongoing efforts to constrain military campaigns in Iran.
- Massie, a fiscal conservative who lost his primary to a Trump-backed challenger, is serving out his term. Both the House and Senate previously approved resolutions calling on President Donald Trump to end U.S. involvement.
137 Articles
137 Articles
Republican Congressman Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
The resolution marks perhaps the most striking instance yet of a member of President Donald Trump’s own party publicly condemning one of his top Cabinet officials.
GOP Rep. Massie seeks Hegseth impeachment over Iran war | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> Republican U.S. Representative Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth today, accusing him of abusing his office by executing an order for hostilities against Iran without approval by Congress.
Massie Files Impeachment Against Hegseth Over Iran War
Rep. Thomas Massie, a lame-duck Kentucky Republican, filed eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, accusing him of waging military operations in Iran without the congressional authorization the Constitution requires. Massie took the House floor to read the charges, which allege "high crimes and misdemeanors" rooted in what the congressman calls […]
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
