US Republican Representative Thomas Massie has introduced eight articles of impeachment against Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth, accusing him of serious abuse of power and waging war against Iran without congressional authorization.
Massie also accuses Hegseth of severely violating the 1973 War Powers Resolution, as well as causing numerous civilian casualties during operations carried out in Yemen and Venezuela.
The congressman also mentioned a US strike targeting a school during the first days of the war against Iran, which resulted in the deaths of 120 children.
Massie has invoked a special procedure that obligates the House of Representatives to debate his submitted resolution within two days, and as a result, a vote could take place as early as Wednesday.
US President Donald Trump continues to strongly support Hegseth, stating that he will stand by him even in the event of an impeachment process, as the Pentagon chief is doing his job.
Even if impeachment is approved, Hegseth will not automatically be removed from office, since removal requires a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate.
This initiative creates serious legal and political pressure on the executive branch, as disputes over war powers in Washington often turn into deep conflicts. It is particularly noteworthy that such a harsh step is being taken by a Republican congressman, which demonstrates certain disagreements within the party regarding foreign policy and military operations.
Despite Trump's clear support and the difficulties of securing the necessary votes in the Senate, this process raises fundamental questions regarding the limits of congressional oversight. The upcoming days of voting will make it clear how broad the support for this resolution is within the legislative body.
