U.S. Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky initiated proceedings in the House of Representatives on Monday to remove Defense Minister Pete Hegseth from office. Massie accuses Hegseth of abusing his powers during the Iran War and giving unlawful orders to commence military operations against a foreign nation.
Massie stated that Hegseth’s conduct constitutes a threat to the Constitution as long as he holds his position. He argued that Hegseth’s actions are incompatible with his duties and the rule of law. This development comes despite President Donald Trump recently confirming his full support for the Defense Minister.
Following the significant losses suffered by the Republicans in the recent midterm elections, many Republican lawmakers and their allies have targeted Hegseth.
Legally, it is believed that there are enough votes in the House of Representatives to succeed in removing Hegseth, as only a simple majority is required. However, the process would likely fail to gain the two-thirds majority necessary in the Senate to permanently remove him from office.
