Hegseth rips impeachment threat as ‘stunt’ at rare briefing
Hegseth called the impeachment push a farce and said he would defend the Iran operation again, as House Republicans weigh a floor vote.
- 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 should lose his job one way or another
When a senior Cabinet official releases a video message vowing to fight for his job, you know he’s about to lose his job. For Pete Hegseth, it may be a matter of days. House Republican leaders are bracing for enough GOP defections to impeach Hegseth when the measure comes to a vote this week. Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie says he’ll force a vote to impeach Hegseth unless Hegseth resigns first. Massie plans to introduce an impeachment re…
Massie introduces articles of impeachment against Hegseth over 'unlawful' war on Iran
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Pete Hegseth Just Claimed His Controversial Military Operations Were All 'Ordered' By Trump—And Everyone's Making The Same Point
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was criticized for saying that military operations in Iran and Venezuela were "ordered" by President Donald Trump while responding to articles of impeachment brought against him by Republican Representative Thomas Massie.The impeachment resolution brought by Massie alleges that Hegseth abused his office in several ways, including launching military action against Iran without congressional approval, failing to safe…
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