Republican congressman calls to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
Republican Representative Thomas Massie has introduced a resolution to impeach US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. The move stems from criticisms regarding Hegseth's handling of the conflict with Iran and his disregard for civilian casualties in military operations.
Why it matters
This highlights internal friction within the US government regarding military oversight and the constitutional limits of executive war powers.
GOP Representative has emerged as outspoken critic of war on Iran and overseas military interventions.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US Representative Thomas Massie introduces a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in connection with the US conflict with Iran, in a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives in this frame grab from a video shot at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 15, 2026 [House TV/Handout via Reuters] By Brian Osgood and Reuters Published On 15 Sep 2026 15 Sep 2026 United States Republican Representative Thomas Massie , an outspoken critic of the Trump administration’s war on Iran, has sought to force a long-shot vote in the US Congress on the impeachment of Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth.
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