Lawmaker Files Eight Impeachment Charges Against Defense Secretary Hegseth Amid Iran Conflict Concerns
Published on 10 November 2026 – 6:28 GMT+1•Updated
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Days after the defeat of the Republican Congress during the midterm elections, Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie has filed eight articles of impeachment against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of misusing his authority and conducting an illegal war on Iran. This move triggers a vote in the House of Representatives as early as this week.
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has submitted eight articles of impeachment accusing Hegseth of abusing his powers and illegally waging war on Iran. He also cited a school attack launched in the early stages of the conflict, in which a US strike killed 120 children.
Massie invoked a special procedure that requires the House to consider his resolution within two days, meaning the vote could take place as early as Wednesday in the currently Republican-controlled House, with some lawmakers potentially joining Democrats in backing the charges.
Trump continues to give unwavering support to Hegseth
The President remained steadfast in backing Hegseth on Monday, stating he would stand by him should he be impeached. The administration also highlighted that Hegseth had performed “a good job” and had “won” wars in Iran and Venezuela, referencing the alleged illegal capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Even if Hegseth is impeached, he would not automatically be removed from office, as conviction and removal would require a two-thirds majority in the Senate, a much tougher hurdle, even after Democrats take control on 3 January.
The Republicans’ recent election defeat has caused divisions within the party, potentially leading some lawmakers to abstain from voting and making it easier for the impeachment resolution to pass.
Additional sources • AFP
