{"id":2661797,"date":"2026-09-15T16:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T20:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/thomas-massie-files-articles-of-impeachment-against-pete-hegseth-for-high-crimes-and-misdemeanors\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T16:07:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T20:07:12","slug":"thomas-massie-files-articles-of-impeachment-against-pete-hegseth-for-high-crimes-and-misdemeanors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/thomas-massie-files-articles-of-impeachment-against-pete-hegseth-for-high-crimes-and-misdemeanors\/","title":{"rendered":"Thomas Massie Files Articles of Impeachment Against Pete Hegseth for &#8216;High Crimes and Misdemeanors&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthomas-massie-files-articles-of-impeachment-against-pete-hegseth-for-high-crimes-and-misdemeanors%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2661797&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A article reports that Congressman Thomas Massie from Kentucky has introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, accusing him of high crimes and misdemeanors. The impeachment follows reports that Democrats are planning to pursue similar actions if they regain control of the House in upcoming elections. Massie&#8217;s formal resolution outlines multiple allegations, including illegal wartime actions such as unauthorized military operations in Venezuela and yemen, extrajudicial killings, and violations of the War Powers Resolution.It criticizes Hegseth for abusing his authority, unlawfully ordering military actions, and potentially endangering constitutional governance. The move is part of broader political contention, wiht Democrats preparing investigations into hegseth&#8217;s conduct related to military campaigns and defense policies, seeing him as a notable obstacle to oversight of the Pentagon&#8217;s activities.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky introduced articles of impeachment Tuesday against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for high crimes and misdemeanors.<\/p>\n<p>This comes just days after reports surfaced about Congressional Democrats laying the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/democrats-laying-groundwork-target-pete-hegseth-midterms-go-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">groundwork<\/a> for Hegseth\u2019s impeachment if they retake the House of Representatives this November.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMr. Speaker \u2026 I seek recognition to give notice of my intent to raise a question of the privileges of the House. The form of the resolution is as follows,\u201d Massie began.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImpeaching Peter Brian Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, for high crimes and misdemeanors,\u201d he continued. \u201cResolved, that Peter Brian Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, also referred to as Secretary of War by the administration, is impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors, and that the following articles of impeachment be exhibited to the United States Senate.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">,<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepThomasMassie?\">@RepThomasMassie<\/a> (R-KY) introduces Articles of Impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cCMah1jQoD\">pic.twitter.com\/cCMah1jQoD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CSPAN (@cspan) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/cspan\/status\/2099904862406189080?\">September 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Massie <a href=\"https:\/\/massie.house.gov\/uploadedfiles\/articles_of_impeachment_sec._hegseth.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted<\/a> the official 34-page resolution online, which outlined various articles against Hegseth, including: Waging war in contravention of the War Powers Resolution of 1973 Section 2(c), ignoring laws that minimize civilian casualties, extrajudicial killings, suppressing free speech, kidnapping of a sovereign foreign leader, and conducting an unlawful war in Yemen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn his conduct while Secretary of Defense, Peter Brian Hegseth, in violation of his oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed \u2014 especially with regard to the commission of war \u2014 has abused the powers of the Department of Defense,\u201d the document read.<\/p>\n<p>It accused Hegseth of \u201cknowingly\u201d executing unlawful orders, prosecuting a war in Iran that Congress did not approve, defying the War Powers Act, and \u201cacted in a manner contrary to his trust as Secretary of Defense and subversive of constitutional government, to the great prejudice of the cause of law and justice, and to the manifest injury of the people of the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Massie claimed Hegseth would be a \u201cthreat to the Constitution\u201d if he is \u201callowed to remain in office\u201d and has \u201cacted in a manner grossly incompatible with his duties and the rule of law.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The resolution cited the operation to apprehend former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, calling it an \u201cunprecedented military operation\u201d and \u201can act of war against a sovereign country executed under the guise of narcotics law enforcement, though in actuality intended to assert U.S. control over Venezuela\u2019s oil reserves.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It also claimed Hegseth participated in extrajudicial killings \u201cof at least <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >221 persons aboard seagoing vessels alleged<\/a> to be smuggling narcotics in the Caribbean Sea and the Eastern Pacific Ocean, principally in international waters,\u201d related to President Donald Trump\u2019s drone strikes against drug traffickers.<\/p>\n<p>As for free-speech suppression, Massie claimed Hegseth\u2019s investigation into comments made by Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona about soldiers disobeying unlawful orders amounted to retaliation and intimidation.<\/p>\n<p>Last week, Congressional Democrats said Hegseth would be one of their top targets for impeachment if they gain a majority in the House.<\/p>\n<p>They plan to launch investigations and public inquiries using their subpoena power to probe his involvement in the Iran war, Pentagon contracts, strikes against Latin American drug boats, and his firing of top military brass.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHegseth and crew better buckle up and lawyer up because we are coming at them full on,\u201d Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan of New York said. \u201cIt\u2019s incredibly aggressive oversight because this is by far the most corrupt and least transparent Pentagon, I think, we\u2019ve ever had.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hegseth has been a consistent advocate of President Donald Trump dating back to his days on Fox News, and has remained one of his top deputies throughout the second term.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s hearings, it\u2019s briefings, it\u2019s informal meetings, it\u2019s requests for information, it\u2019s everything,\u201d Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado declared. \u201cWe will use all of the tools we can to make sure we\u2019re getting the information we need to hold folks accountable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Democratic Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, who would become chairman of the House Armed Services Committee if his party prevails in November, said the investigation could be expanded to include other top Pentagon officials.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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