From euronews · Lucy Davalou · · 50s
Republican launches impeachment against US defense chief
Rep. Thomas Massie introduces eight impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
In brief
Rep. Thomas Massie introduces eight impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over alleged war violations in Iran and civilian casualties. Originally reported by euronews.
Impeachment articles filed
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Alleged war violations
Massie cited alleged violations of the 1973 War Powers Resolution and civilian casualties in Yemen and Venezuela.
Impeachment timeline
The House vote could happen as early as Wednesday due to the special procedure requiring two-day consideration.
Trump's support
Trump stated Hegseth had 'won' wars in Iran and Venezuela and would stand by him if impeached.
“won”
The bottom line
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over alleged war violations in Iran and civilian casualties.
