Republican Rep Massie files impeachment articles against Hegseth over Iran war
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth faces impeachment allegations regarding military actions taken during the conflict with Iran.
Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky has introduced articles of impeachment against US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on the House floor, according to CNN reported by The Tribune on Sunday.
Massie, an outgoing lawmaker, alleged that Hegseth abused his office through military actions during the conflict with Iran. He claimed the Defence Secretary carried out illegal orders to start a war against a foreign country and stated that Hegseth's conduct is incompatible with the rule of law.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed the resolution, stating that Hegseth undermined national security and engineered a costly war. Jeffries said the conflict has increased prices for the American people and noted that Democrats intend to review the measure on Tuesday.
US President Donald Trump defended the administration's intervention, asserting that strikes dismantled Iranian nuclear infrastructure. Trump questioned the move to impeach an official who was instrumental to the military campaign against Iran.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio supported Hegseth, telling reporters in Paris that the Defence Secretary has done a great job. Hegseth dismissed the impeachment campaign as being motivated by politics.
Under legislative rules, the House of Representatives must take up a vote on the impeachment measure by Wednesday.
