U.S. Republican House of Representatives once again launches impeachment against Defense Secretary Hegseth
Quick Look
- Republican Congressman Thomas Macy once again proposed a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on November 9, accusing him of knowingly executing illegal orders during the military strike against Iran.
- The House of Representatives will vote on it as early as the 11th.
- Hegseth responded that he was not concerned and said he would hold a news conference at the Pentagon.
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Why It Matters
Massey tried to push for a vote in the House of Representatives to impeach Hegseth in September, but failed. American public opinion generally believes that the war in Iran is one of the main reasons for the Republican Party's defeat in this midterm election. Previously, many members of the U.S. Congress from both parties had called for Hegseth's resignation.
China News Service, Washington, November 9 (Reporter Chen Mengtong) U.S. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie once again proposed a resolution on the 9th to push the House of Representatives to vote on the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
After the mid-term election recess, the U.S. Congress resumed session on the same day. When Massey read out the articles of impeachment in the House of Representatives chamber this afternoon, he accused Hegseth of abusing his authority as secretary of defense and "knowingly executing and implementing unlawful orders" during the military strike against Iran. The Kentucky Republican said Hegseth "will continue to be a threat to the Constitution" if allowed to remain in office.
In September of this year, Macy tried to push the House of Representatives to vote on impeaching Hegseth, but ultimately failed to achieve it. According to the rules of Congress, the House of Representatives will vote on the resolution to impeach Hegseth as early as the 11th.
Hegseth was interviewed by the media after delivering a speech at the Naval War College that day. When asked about issues related to impeachment, he said he was "not worried." "We will hold a press conference on this topic at the Pentagon tomorrow morning. I will leave the specific response until then. I hope everyone can come with fully prepared and full-fire questions."
American public opinion generally believes that the war in Iran is one of the main reasons for the Republican Party's defeat in this midterm election. Previously, many members of the U.S. Congress from both parties had called for Hegseth's resignation.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said in an interview with ABC on the 8th that he "strongly supports" the impeachment of Hegseth.
The "Washington Post" analyzed that since the Republicans in this Congress still control the Senate, it is almost impossible for Macy's action to eventually lead to the impeachment of Hegseth. (over)
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The House of Representatives will vote on the resolution to impeach Hegseth on the 11th
Very likely · Within days
Hegseth to hold press conference at Pentagon and respond to impeachment questions
Very likely · Within hours
Open Questions
- What will be the result of the House of Representatives' vote on the 11th?
- What exactly was Hegseth's response at the Pentagon press conference?
- Will articles of impeachment gain enough support to pass the House?
