Massie seeks Hegseth impeachment over Iran war powers and other allegations

Republican Representative Thomas Massie has moved to force House consideration of eight impeachment charges against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging violations of congressional war powers and other abuses of office.

In a November 9 statement, the Kentucky lawmaker said U.S. hostilities in Iran had continued for more than 90 days without congressional authorization. Three articles focus on different provisions of the 1973 War Powers Resolution, including the requirement to end unauthorized hostilities and comply with congressional withdrawal directions.

Other charges concern civilian casualties, lethal operations against suspected drug traffickers, alleged retaliation against Senator Mark Kelly, the seizure of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, and military operations in Yemen.

These are Massie’s allegations. His announcement does not establish that the House has approved impeachment or that Hegseth has been removed from office.

Massie also called on President Donald Trump to replace Hegseth while a successor could still be confirmed by the Senate. The statement presents the congressman’s case; it does not include a response from the defense secretary.