# Hegseth faces impeachment push

> Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie introduces eight articles of impeachment against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war.
- Title: Hegseth faces impeachment push · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie introduces eight articles of impeachment against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war.
- Keywords: impeachment, peter hegseth, thomas massie, iran war, congress, house of representatives
- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/us-pentagon-chief-hegseth-faces-impeachment-push-from-over-iran-war/a-79905323?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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- Topics: impeachment, peter hegseth, thomas massie, iran war, congress, house of representatives, news, world, politics
## Impeachment push
Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war.
## Hegseth's response
Hegseth said he would hold a press conference Tuesday and defended the war as necessary, even if unpopular.
## Support for impeachment
Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries backed the effort, saying Pete Hegseth has got to go.
## Key takeaway

Republican Thomas Massie has introduced eight articles of impeachment against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for conducting the Iran war without congressional authorization.