A Republican congressman has called for the impeachment of the defense secretary, accusing him of unconstitutional actions in the handling of the Iran conflict and civilian casualties in global military operations. The proposal comes amid political tensions, with the lawmaker facing recent electoral setbacks linked to opposition from the defense secretary and former President Donald Trump. The move could create internal divisions for House Republicans as they seek to retain congressional control ahead of the midterm elections. The timing raises questions about whether partisan strategy or constitutional concerns are driving the push.
Congressman says defense secretary repeatedly violated constitution through his handling of Iran warRepublican congressman Thomas Massie on Tuesday proposed impeaching Pete Hegseth, saying the defense secretary had repeatedly violated the constitution through his handling of war with Iran and the deaths of civilians in conflicts worldwide.The proposal by Massie, an iconoclastic lawmaker who lost his primary earlier this year after Donald Trump and Hegseth urged voters to oppose him, may put House Republicans in a bind just weeks before the 3 November midterm elections, where they are defending their control of Congress. Continue reading...
