“Breaking the law”: the Republican move to impeach Pete Hesseth

Massey, who represents the state of Kentucky, announced that he will work to force a vote in the House of Representatives in the coming days. His proposal contains eight articles of impeachment, three of which directly relate to the war in Iran. He claims the administration continued military operations for more than 90 days without congressional approval, in violation of the 1973 War Powers Act.

“By conducting hostilities in Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorization, Defense Secretary Hesseth is violating the law and must be held accountable,” Massey stated. He also accused the minister of ignoring congressional directives, violating freedom of expression and conducting illegal military operations in Venezuela and Yemen.

Democrats support, Republicans are undecided

Trump backs the defense minister

Even if the impeachment is approved in the House of Representatives, the actual impeachment of Hesseth would require a conviction by a two-thirds majority in the Senate. The move comes just days after the losses suffered by the Republicans in the midterm elections, against the background of growing public criticism of the war in Iran and its economic consequences.