Rep. Massie Files Articles of Impeachment against Pete Hegseth

GRAND RAPIDS, MI. - Outgoing Republican representative, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, filed eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, November 9, 2026. The resolution is to force a vote on the future of the defense secretary in the House of Representatives as soon as this week amid increasing demands from lawmakers for his ouster.

Representative Thomas Massie targeted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the United States war with Iran. The eight articles charge Hegseth with waging illegal wars, engaging in extrajudicial killings, and suppressing free speech during military operations conducted alongside President Donald Trump.

Congress returned on Monday, November 9, 2026, for a crowded lame-duck session as the impeachment resolution and a government funding deadline loomed. Representative Thomas Massie posted on social media platform, X, that the defense secretary committed impeachable offenses. Hegseth stated that he welcomes the opportunity to litigate the military actions.

The legislative move sets up a high-stakes floor vote in the House during the lame-duck session, while lawmakers navigate mounting legislative pressures. Hegseth faces intensified scrutiny over military engagements as the chamber prepares to address the impeachment resolution.