Thomas Massie files articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie has reintroduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. The move faces a complex political landscape, with support from Democrats but skepticism from some Republicans regarding the effectiveness of impeachment as a tool for policy disputes.
Why it matters
The impeachment effort highlights deep divisions within the U.S. government regarding executive oversight and the management of ongoing military conflicts.
Rep. Thomas Massie has reintroduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, setting up a vote in the House of Representatives in the next two days.
The Kentucky Republican's resolution accuses Hegseth of high crimes and misdemeanors and lists eight specific charges against him.
Hegseth defended his record at the Pentagon in a video released last Thursday, dismissing Massie's effort as "sham articles of impeachment."
"Didn't work against President Trump and it won't work with me," Hegseth said.
Massie has long been a staunch critic of Hegseth. During the GOP primary, Hegseth campaigned on behalf of Ed Gallrein, who went on to defeat Massie.
He first sought to bring the impeachment resolution to the floor before the midterm elections , prompting Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to call an early recess to avoid the vote. That caused the resolution to expire, which is why Massie reintroduced the resolution Monday.
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