US Representative Thomas Massie introduced a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his role in military strikes against Iran. The House may vote as early as November 11, 2026.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
US Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced a resolution on November 9, 2026, pushing the House of Representatives to hold a vote on the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Massie read the articles of impeachment in the House chamber, accusing Hegseth of abusing his authority as Defense Secretary and "knowingly executing and implementing illegal orders" during the military strikes against Iran. The Republican from Kentucky stated that if Hegseth is allowed to remain in office, he "will continue to pose a threat to the Constitution."
According to congressional rules of procedure, the House of Representatives will vote on the resolution to impeach Hegseth as early as November 11.
Hegseth accepted media interviews after delivering a speech at the Naval War College. When asked about impeachment-related issues, he stated that he was "not worried." He added: "We will hold a press conference on this topic at the Pentagon tomorrow morning. I will leave specific responses for then. I hope everyone comes with fully prepared, well-armed questions."
US public opinion generally believes that the Iran war was one of the main reasons for the Republican Party's heavy defeat in this midterm election. Previously, multiple members of Congress from both parties had called for Hegseth's resignation.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated on November 8 in an interview with ABC that he "strongly supports" the impeachment of Hegseth.
The Washington Post analyzed that since the Republican Party still controls the Senate in this Congress, Massie's action is almost certain not to ultimately lead to the impeachment of Hegseth.
The impeachment effort comes as Hegseth is scheduled to give his first Pentagon news conference in six months, just a day after the Republican lawmaker launched the effort over his handling of the unpopular war against Iran and other actions.
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