Democrats file articles of impeachment against Hegseth for 'high crimes and misdemeanors'
Accusations refer to attack on Iran without congressional authorization and strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats
House Democrats filed six articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing the defense secretary of high crimes and misdemeanors, in reference to the attack on Iran without congressional authorization and deadly strikes on suspected drug smuggling boats, among other official acts.
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The articles also continued on to include Hegesths efforts to withhold material facts relating to civilian casualties and operational conduct in Iran and Venezuela; his attempt to punish the senator Mark Kelly, a retired US navy captain, for reminding service members that they can refuse illegal orders; and forcing transgender service members from the military.
Pete Hegseth did not follow his oath to the US constitution, Ansari told the reporter Pablo Manríquez. He committed a war crime in Iran with the attack on a school that killed over 160 children. So not only do we need to end this war, but we need to hold accountable and prosecute anyone in the US administration who may have committed war crimes.
Pete Hegseth has been committing crimes and violating his oath, Ansari added. So I have no doubt that if this absolute clown this former Fox News, not even a real anchor continues in his position, there will be more, and we will get more support and I urge my colleagues to join me. He is a national security risk to the United States.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/15/democrats-pete-hegseth-impeachment