Massie Moves to Impeach Hegseth, Citing War Powers Violations in Iran

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — A Republican lawmaker from Kentucky launched a bold procedural move on Tuesday by formally introducing eight articles of impeachment targeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The action represents a significant schism within the majority party, driven by accusations of executive overreach.

Introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie, the documents charge the Secretary of Defense with high crimes and misdemeanors specifically related to the conduct of hostilities in Iran. Massie argues that the administration’s military actions stand in direct contravention of the War Powers Resolution.

The Kentucky congressman, who recently faced a primary challenge supported by the White House, took to the House floor to read the accusations. The formal filing seeks to maintain the constitutional integrity of the legislative branch’s oversight role over the executive branch.

Separately, Rep. Shri Thanedar introduced his own set of articles against Hegseth, alleging misconduct that includes reckless handling of classified information. While Massie focused on war powers, Thanedar’s motion included broader charges of unfitness for the role.

The introduction of these articles positions the issue for further debate within the House. It highlights the growing frustration among some members across party lines regarding the scope of presidential power in foreign military engagements.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)