Pete Hegseth stares down likely impeachment vote. And he's not the only one
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a likely impeachment vote in the House following midterm losses and mounting pressure from both political parties. President Donald Trump has ruled out firing Hegseth, leaving the Pentagon chief to stare down an impeachment push led by lawmakers including Republican Thomas Massie. The unpopularity of the war in Iran fueled the backlash, and Hegseth is losing backing from fellow Republicans. Lawmakers have also filed impeachment resolutions against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
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- ✓ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces an impeachment push and a likely vote in the House of Representatives following midterm losses.
- ✓ President Donald Trump has ruled out firing Pete Hegseth.
- ✓ Lawmakers have filed impeachment resolutions against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Education Secretary Linda McMahon alongside Hegseth.
- ✓ Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie proposed impeaching the US Secretary of Defense.
What changed
Republicans and Democrats are increasingly turning against Hegseth, setting up an impeachment vote in the House as soon as members return from recess.
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Pentagon Chief Hegseth Faces Impeachment Vote After Midterms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a likely impeachment vote in the House following midterm losses and mounting pressure from both political parties. President Donald Trump has ruled out firing Hegseth, leaving the Pentagon chief to stare down an impeachment push led by lawmakers including Republican Thomas Massie. The unpopularity of the war in Iran fueled the backlash, and Hegseth is losing backing from fellow Republicans. Lawmakers have also filed impeachment resolutions against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
Why it matters
The push for impeachment follows major midterm losses for Republicans, with Democrats winning control of Congress and preparing to go on offense. Hegseth is digging in and refuses to back down, posting a video targeting critics including Massie. Senator Thom Tillis stated that Hegseth faces a reckoning during the lame-duck session of Congress.
What is confirmed
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces an impeachment push and a likely vote in the House of Representatives following midterm losses.
- President Donald Trump has ruled out firing Pete Hegseth.
- Lawmakers have filed impeachment resolutions against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Education Secretary Linda McMahon alongside Hegseth.
- Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie proposed impeaching the US Secretary of Defense.
Still unconfirmed
- Pete Hegseth could become the first casualty of President Donald Trump's midterm losses.
- Hegseth posted a five-minute video raging against Democrats, the military, and Thomas Massie.
What to watch next
- The official return of the House from midterm recess and the exact scheduling of the impeachment vote.
- Shifts in Republican support for Hegseth in the Senate and House during the lame-duck session.
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (13)
- The Hill — Tillis: Hegseth faces ‘a reckoning’ in lame-duck session of Congress
- The Washington Post — Hegseth digs in as confident Democrats plan to go on offense after midterms
- USA Today — Pete Hegseth stares down likely impeachment vote. And he's not the only one
- USA Today — What's next for Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth as Democrats eye return to power
- Military.com — Pentagon Says Secretary Hegseth Won't 'Back Down' as Democrats Win Congress and Impeachment Talk Grows
- www.yahoo.com — What's next for Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth as ... - Yahoo
- www.newsweek.com — Pete Hegseth Impeachment Increasingly Likely as Trump Rules ... -...
- www.newsweek.com — Pressure Mounts on Pete Hegseth Ahead of Impeachment Push Over Iran
- www.stltoday.com — Pete Hegseth stares down likely impeachment vote. And he's ...
- nypost.com — Pete Hegseth becomes GOP's political scapegoat after midterm ...
- www.yahoo.com — Republican Plans New Pete Hegseth Impeachment Vote After ...
- crooksandliars.com — Hegseth Posts Bizarre, 5-Minute Video As His Seat Grows Hotter And Hotter
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