Republican moves to impeach US defence secretary over Iran war
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. They say he broke war powers rules.
A Republican has filed impeachment charges against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. He says Hegseth sent American forces into combat against Iran.
This happened without approval from Congress. Congressman Thomas Massie read these charges on the House floor.
He claimed three violations of the 1973 War Powers Act. A House vote could happen this week.
Hegseth said the danger is small. He said he is ready to defend what he did at the Pentagon.
President Trump has backed Hegseth so far. This is despite Republicans losing last week's midterm elections.
It would need a two-thirds Senate vote to remove Hegseth from office. Democrats won back the House and Senate in November.
They take office in January. They have already shown interest in looking at his conduct.
- 8
- Articles filed
- 3
- War Powers Act violations claimed
- Thomas Massie
- Congressman
- Pete Hegseth
- Defence Secretary
Why it mattersThe move tests Trump's control over his Cabinet. It also shows splits within the Republican party over military powers.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though Australia has military coordination with the US in Middle Eastern operations.
Corroborated byThe Guardian
