US House member moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war

Republican Representative Thomas Massie has initiated an impeachment effort against United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following significant losses for the Republican Party in the recent midterm elections.

Massie introduced impeachment articles in the House of Representatives, citing unauthorized military operations in Iran. The move highlights mounting political pressure on President Donald Trump's administration regarding its foreign policy decisions. Hegseth dismissed the proceedings, characterizing the resolution as an "attack on Trump" and maintaining that the administration will not apologize for its actions in Iran.

A vote in the House of Representatives could take place within two days. However, observers assess that the impeachment resolution has virtually no chance of securing the necessary votes to pass.

Sources: Der Standard, DW, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau.