Republican congressman calls to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

Author: Brian OsgoodPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: United States

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Republican congressman calls to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

Republican Representative Thomas Massie has introduced a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth due to his role in the US conflict with Iran. Massie accuses Hegseth of waging military operations without congressional approval and disregarding civilian casualties. He also criticizes Hegseth for his contempt for engagement rules designed to protect civilians during military operations.

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