Massie Moves to Impeach Hegseth Over Iran War, Defence Secretary Hits Back

What the report says

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie is preparing to push the House to vote on eight impeachment articles against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to Nile Post. The effort centers on claims that Hegseth continued military hostilities against Iran without congressional authorization and abused his office in connection with other military actions and treatment of critics of the administration.

Hegseth rejected the allegations in a video statement, calling the move politically driven and describing Massie as aligned with Democrats. Massie, who represents Kentucky, has said Hegseth should resign or face impeachment. The resolution was originally introduced in September but was delayed when the House ended its sitting before it could be taken up.

The planned vote is expected when Congress returns next week during the lame-duck session before the new Congress begins in January. The dispute comes amid political pressure on Hegseth following Republican losses in Tuesday’s midterm elections, with some Republicans blaming the Iran conflict. President Donald Trump has defended Hegseth and said he intends to keep him in office.

More broadly, the case highlights continuing tension in Washington over war powers and the balance between presidential authority and congressional approval for military action. The article also notes Hegseth’s earlier January comment that the US would become an “AI-first” warfighting force, reflecting his push to reshape the Pentagon.