Republican lawmaker moves to impeach Defense Secretary over Iran war

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over the war against Iran. The vote could take place in the coming days. Massie argued Hegseth should be removed for knowingly executing unlawful orders to start a war with Iran without parliamentary approval, noting Iran posed no direct threat to the United States. Hegseth has stated he will not resign early and doubts impeachment will succeed. The move follows reports that Republicans are seeking a scapegoat after their electoral defeat. The Wall Street Journal reported on November 8 that Hegseth intends to remain in his post despite the potential impeachment vote.