Republican Representative from Kentucky Thomas Massie has officially introduced a document to the lower house of Congress providing for the removal of Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth from his position.
Nature of the allegations
According to the text of the resolution, Pete Hegseth allegedly knowingly carried out illegal orders related to the start of the war against Iran. The document emphasizes that these actions were taken without Congressional approval and in a situation where the Islamic Republic of Iran posed no direct threat to the United States.
From the document
knowingly carried out illegal orders to start a war
Previously, representatives from both parties in Congress had expressed serious dissatisfaction with the Pentagon chief's policy regarding the military conflict between the US and Iran. A vote on the proposed resolution may take place in the coming days.
White House Position
US President Donald Trump expressed readiness to support the Secretary should the impeachment procedure be launched. Speaking to journalists, the head of state characterized Hegseth's actions positively, stating that he "won two wars and made the world safer."
Context
Pete Hegseth serves as the head of the Pentagon. Donald Trump is the President of the United States.
