Trump's 'Two Wars' Claim Fails to Shield Hegseth From Impeachment Push
· World · India Today, Bloomberg, Times of India
US President Donald Trump's claim that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has "won two wars" has not eased impeachment pressure on the US defence chief. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment alleging Hegseth waged war against Iran without congressional approval and abused power. A House vote could occur as early as this week, potentially making Hegseth the second defence chief to face impeachment after William Belknap in 1876. Trump defended Hegseth in a Reuters interview, while House Speaker Mike Johnson opposed the effort citing risks to allies during ongoing military hostilities.
Why it matters
The impeachment push threatens US defence leadership stability during active military operations, with potential consequences for ongoing campaigns in Iran and Venezuela and implications for congressional oversight of war powers.
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