Republicans Move to Impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth After Midterm Losses
Republican Representative Thomas Massie plans to initiate impeachment proceedings against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when Congress reconvenes next week. This follows significant losses for the Republican Party in the recent midterm elections, attributed in part to Hegseth's support for the Iran war. Multiple GOP sources indicate that the House could vote on the impeachment as early as next week. While President Trump has expressed confidence in Hegseth, reports suggest he is considering the defense secretary's future amid growing discontent within the party. Democrats have pledged to investigate Hegseth's management of the Pentagon, focusing on the Iran conflict and military leadership changes. The political fallout from the midterms has intensified scrutiny on Hegseth, with some Republicans blaming him for the electoral defeat due to his advocacy for military escalation without a clear strategy.
Published 2 days ago • 05 Nov 2026, 10:09 AM IST