Resolution to impeach the head of the Pentagon introduced in the US Congress

Impeachment initiative in the US Congress

The US Congress has once again raised the question of removing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from office. Republican Thomas Massie introduced a resolution to impeach the head of the Pentagon, accusing him of exceeding his authority and violating the Constitution. The document contains eight articles of impeachment, three of which concern military operations against Iran. Massie argues that Hegseth violated the War Powers Act of 1973 by continuing combat operations without congressional approval and ignoring the deadlines established by law. The remaining articles concern actions in Yemen and Venezuela, as well as the use of his powers to pressure critics of President Donald Trump's administration.

The parties' positions and the timeline for consideration

A vote on the resolution in the House of Representatives could take place in the coming days. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie noted that Hegseth knowingly carried out unlawful orders to start a war with Iran without parliamentary approval and in circumstances where the Islamic Republic posed no direct threat to the United States. Earlier, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries also backed the idea of impeachment, accusing the secretary of abusing his official powers and instigating a military conflict. Meanwhile, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal, Hegseth does not intend to leave his post early despite the possible vote, and expressed confidence that members of Congress will not be able to impeach him.