Pete Hegseth Faces Impeachment Vote After Republican Introduces Resolution

Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense and former Fox News host, is facing an impeachment vote in the House after Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) on Monday introduced articles, largely tied to the war in Iran.

Massie read the articles on the floor of the House, citing the launch and continuation of war without congressional authorization.

“Secretary Hegseth has acted in a manner contrary to his trust as secretary of defense and subversive to constitutional government,” he said, adding that Hegseth has “acted in a manner grossly incpmatible with his duties and rule of law.”

Hegseth told reporters that he would hold a press conference at the Pentagon on Tuesday morning. “We’re not worried about that,” Hegseth said of the prospect of a House vote. President Donald Trump has said that he continues to support him.

Under the rules of the House, the articles would have to be brought to the floor within two legislative days.

Republicans still control Congress in the lame duck session, but there could be enough in the party that vote for impeachment. If nearly all Democrats vote in favor, that could give the resolution enough votes for passage.

“Pete Hegseth has abused his power, undermined national security and he is the architect of the reckless and costly failed war of choice in Iran,” said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), who said he is a “hard yes” on the impeachment vote.

If the resolution passes, it would then head to the Senate for a trial, where removal would require a 2/3 majority.