Thomas Massie Forces House Vote to Impeach Pete Hegseth

Representative Thomas Massie is forcing a House vote this week on a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie alleges that Hegseth defied Congress and illegally continued the U.S. war in Iran. The move comes after a significant Republican defeat in the midterm elections, which has increased the number of GOP lawmakers willing to support impeachment as internal party anger over the Iran conflict grows.

Speaker Mike Johnson had previously delayed such votes before the elections, but the political environment has since shifted, eroding Hegseth's support on Capitol Hill. President Donald Trump defended the Secretary on Wednesday, stating his intention to keep Hegseth in his post. Hegseth has dismissed the impeachment effort as a sham led by a disgruntled, defeated congressman.

Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell defended the legality of the Department of War's actions, stating that Hegseth remains committed to leading the department until the end of the presidential term. While the House may vote to impeach, final removal from office would require a two-thirds majority in the Senate.