Hegseth could face impeachment in new Democratic Congress
Massie says the measure could force a House vote as Democrats take control and impeachment would need only a simple majority.
- Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky plans to force a House vote on articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when lawmakers return the week of Nov. 9.
- Massie, a lame-duck Republican who lost his primary earlier this year to a challenger backed by President Donald Trump, introduced eight articles of impeachment on Sept. 15.
- The resolution accuses Hegseth of conducting unauthorized war in Iran, kidnapping Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and targeting drug traffickers in the Caribbean without judicial authorization.
- Massie assesses the odds of House adoption as better than 50 percent, citing unified Democratic backing and potential support from Republicans willing to vote against the defense secretary.
- Impeachment by the House would send the matter to the Senate for a trial, following leadership's earlier decision to defer the resolution until after the midterm elections.
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Thomas Massie, a Republican member of the House of Representatives, told Bloomberg that he will "absolutely" file an impeachment motion against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as soon as the House reconvenes next week. A simple majority in the House is sufficient to initiate such proceedings.
Hegseth Rants For Five Minutes Over Rep. Thomas Massie’s “Sham Articles Of Impeachment”
From Hegseth’s five-minute video rant: As you know, ever since I walked up these very steps nearly two years ago, President Trump’s War Department has never been afraid to lead the way. Just like the President, we don’t back down, and that especially applies now. The next few months and years are critical for our … The post Hegseth Rants For Five Minutes Over Rep. Thomas Massie’s “Sham Articles Of Impeachment” appeared first on Joe.My.God..
Watch Hegseth Likely to be Impeached After GOP Midterm Rout, Says Mulvaney
Mick Mulvaney, former acting White House chief of staff, said that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is likely to be impeached in proceedings backed by both Democrats and Republicans as lawmakers look to leverage midterm results. Mulvaney said that after Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress Tuesday night they 'want heads on platters' from the Trump administration including Howard Lutnick and Elon Musk.
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