The resolution also accuses Hegseth of involvement in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro without congressional authorisation and of illegally waging war against Yemen in violation of the War Powers Resolution. (File Photo/Reuters)
\n\nRepublican Congressman Thomas Massie has reintroduced eight articles of impeachment against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of committing high crimes and misdemeanours, including waging military operations against Iran without congressional authorisation.
\n\nThe resolution, filed on Monday, November 9, sets the stage for a possible vote in the House of Representatives within the next two days, according to NPR.
\n\nThe eight charges include three allegations that Hegseth illegally waged war against Iran in violation of the War Powers Resolution. The remaining accusations concern allegedly ignoring laws intended to minimise civilian casualties, overseeing what Massie describes as “extrajudicial killings” in strikes against suspected drug boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, and suppressing free speech.
\n\nThe resolution also accuses Hegseth of involvement in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro without congressional authorisation and of illegally waging war against Yemen in violation of the War Powers Resolution.
\n\nHegseth Dismisses Impeachment Effort
\n\nHegseth has rejected the impeachment push, describing Massie's resolution as “sham articles of…
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