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Republican Licks Chops Over Impeaching Pete Hegseth Under 1 Condition
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Key Points:
- Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) announced plans to reintroduce articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when Congress reconvenes, contingent on Hegseth remaining in office.
- Massie's previous resolution accused Hegseth of unauthorized military actions against Iran and illegal lethal strikes on drug-smuggling boats, violating laws designed to limit civilian casualties.
- Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, are strongly pushing for Hegseth's removal, with expectations that the House will vote on impeachment shortly after the November elections.
- Massie expressed confidence that the impeachment resolution has a better than 50% chance of passing, potentially gaining bipartisan support during the lame-duck session.
- Reports suggesting Hegseth might seek a Senate appointment to avoid impeachment were dismissed by the Pentagon as "beltway gossip."
