Republican Thomas Massie Files Impeachment Articles Against Pete Hegseth Over Iran War

US Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, has introduced articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie accuses him of abusing his office and carrying out unlawful orders to launch a war against Iran. CNN reports that a vote on the motion would have to take place by Wednesday. Massie said Hegseth had knowingly implemented unlawful orders and posed a threat to the Constitution. Hegseth has stood by his actions, while President Donald Trump has publicly backed him. Hegseth is expected to address the issue at a Tuesday news conference. The move comes after Republicans’ poor performance in the 2026 midterm elections, which some lawmakers blamed on the Iran war. This looks like a scapegoating attempt to me. If Republicans want to be taken seriously, they should start impeachment proceedings against Trump himself.

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