Hegseth impeachment articles introduced by Rep. Massie
The House is likely to vote this week on articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth filed by Republican Rep. Thomas Masie.
TL;DR
- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- The articles include waging war against war powers resolutions, extrajudicial killings, and suppressing free speech.
- The House is required to vote on the impeachment resolution this week due to its privileged status.
- President Donald Trump defended Hegseth, stating he has done a good job and will stand by him.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also supports impeaching Hegseth, calling him the architect of a failed war in Iran.
- The last Cabinet secretary impeached was Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in 2024.