WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky formally filed eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, setting up a House vote that could come as soon as Wednesday.
Massie accuses Hegseth of violating the War Powers Resolution by continuing military operations in Iran without congressional authorization, ignoring congressional efforts to terminate hostilities, and carrying out other allegedly unlawful military actions. Additional articles accuse Hegseth of failing to minimize civilian casualties, authorizing extrajudicial killings, retaliating against critics, and suppressing protected speech.
The accusations remain allegations contained in Massie’s impeachment resolution, not judicial findings. Hegseth and the Pentagon reject them, calling the effort politically motivated and insisting the department has acted lawfully.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says he is a “hard yes” on impeachment, while several Republicans are also considering supporting the measure. Axios reported GOP leaders are preparing for enough Republican defections that the resolution could pass the narrowly divided House.
Even if impeached, Hegseth would remain in office unless two-thirds of the Senate votes to convict and remove him. That remains a substantially higher hurdle.
Massie first introduced similar charges in September, but House leaders adjourned before a vote could occur.
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