Even Republicans will support: What are the chances of Hegseth's impeachment after the Senate shakeup?
Republican House member Thomas Massie announced he will introduce a motion to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. According to him, party sources estimate the motion will pass. Procedurally, a majority in the House and a two-thirds majority in the Senate are required.
U.S. House member Thomas Massie (Republican from Kentucky) announced today (Thursday) that he intends to introduce a motion next week to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. According to him, sources within the Republican Party estimate the motion will pass. Procedurally, a majority in the House and a two-thirds majority in the Senate (67 supporters) are required. Yesterday it was reported that President Donald Trump is considering firing Hegseth following the severe defeat suffered by Republicans in the midterm elections, which ended in a sweeping Democratic victory. A source in the U.S. military told The Times that Hegseth's days in office are numbered, and opinions are divided as to the reason: some claim Democrats want to impeach him, while others believe he will become a scapegoat for the war in Iran. White House sources estimate that some of the blame will be directed at Chief of Staff Dan Caine and CENTCOM Commander Dan Cooper.