Hegseth survived impeachment bid but reprieve may be temporary: ‘He can’t escape justice forever’
Summary
The House voted 211–204 against sending eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to a committee. The articles alleged misconduct involving the war against Iran, strikes on suspected drug traffickers, Nicolas Maduro’s seizure, and Hegseth’s response to Senator Mark Kelly; Democrats have said they may pursue impeachment again when the new Congress begins in January.Key Facts
- Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth.
- The House voted 211–204 against advancing the articles to a committee.
- The articles alleged misconduct related to the war against Iran and strikes on suspected drug traffickers off South America.
- The articles also addressed the seizure of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and alleged retaliation against Senator Mark Kelly.
- Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats would seek to remove Hegseth from office.
- Removal after impeachment would require a two-thirds vote to convict in a Senate trial.
- Democrats were projected to hold at most 56 Senate seats, with Alaska’s race still undecided.
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