US Pentagon chief Hegseth faces impeachment push over Iran war

Trump critic Thomas Massie is calling for a vote to impeach Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, accusing Hegseth of waging war without congressional approval. Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie, an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump , introduced eight articles of impeachment against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday as pressure builds on the Trump administration over the Iran war . The resolution proposed by the Kentucky congressman accuses Hegseth of conducting the war illegally without congressional authorization.

Massie also claims Hegseth has abused his powers as the head of the Pentagon. Massie is using a special procedure that could see the US House of Representatives vote on the resolution within two days, with the legislative chamber still dominated by Republicans. Hegseth said he would hold a press conference Tuesday — his first in more than 180 days — and defended the war as necessary, even if unpopular.

Some Republicans have signaled they might support the charges. Arkansas congressman French Hill said he wanted to hear the debate before deciding.