Moment Republican Congressman introduces articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie said Hegseth violated the law by engaging in hostilities in Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorization.Key Facts
- Thomas Massie is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Massie accused Hegseth of violating the U.S. Constitution.
- Massie said U.S. hostilities in Iran had continued for more than 90 days without congressional authorization.
- Massie said Hegseth should be held accountable.
- The article says the impeachment effort is unlikely to succeed because Republicans will control Congress until January.
