Republican forces impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Hegseth

Massie forces impeachment vote

Republican congressman Thomas Massie will force a House vote this week to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging constitutional violations over Iran hostilities.

“By engaging in hostilities in Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorization, Secretary Hegseth is breaking the law and must be held accountable.”

The charge: Iran without approval

Massie says Hegseth violated the Constitution by engaging in hostilities in Iran for more than ninety days without congressional authorization, breaking the law.

Hegseth unfazed by the move

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said he was not concerned about the impeachment resolution, telling reporters on Monday he would hold a news conference Tuesday morning on the topic.

“We're not worried about that.”

Massie's real goal: Trump fires him first

Massie says he wants to push President Donald Trump to fire Hegseth before Democrats can launch their own impeachment process when they assume control next year.

“My effort to impeach Secretary Hegseth is a much gentler version of what's coming when the Democrats assume control of the House and Senate next year.”

Vote likely to fail but needs support

The effort will likely fail since Republicans control Congress until January. Massie will have Democratic support but needs to win over members of his own party to succeed.