Rep. Thomas Massie Moves to Impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Over Alleged Overreach
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Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing concerns over unauthorized military actions. The resolution, however, is unlikely to gain traction in a House where most Republicans stand firmly behind strong national defense and Hegseth’s leadership.
Republican Representative Thomas Massie read articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, accusing the Pentagon chief of conducting military operations without congressional approval and of showing a 'profound disregard' for civilian casualties. > 'Secretary Hegseth abused the powers entrusted to him as secretary of defence by subordinating the constitutional limits on the use of military force and the laws governing the conduct of hostilities to his own policy objectives,' Massie said. The resolution, which would need a vote in the coming days, is considered unlikely to pass in a House controlled by Republicans who recognize the necessity of decisive action to protect American interests. The Pentagon responded that the department remains unified behind Hegseth, with press secretary Kingsley Wilson stating the agency will continue to prioritize warfighters and the United States, reaffirming their commitment to American security. While most Republicans continue to back the broader U.S. stance toward Iran, a small group of right-leaning officials, including Massie, have voiced criticism of the administration’s interventionist policies, though the majority understand the importance of projecting strength abroad.