Rep. Thomas Massie introduces articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has formally introduced articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The filing marks a rare move by a member of the U.S. House of Representatives to pursue impeachment proceedings against a senior cabinet official.

Thomas Massie, who represents Kentucky’s 4th congressional district, is known for his libertarian‑leaning positions and frequent challenges to executive authority. In this instance, he submitted the impeachment documents to the House, initiating the process that would require further action by the full chamber.

Pete Hegseth, serving as the United States Secretary of Defense, is the target of the impeachment articles. The allegations underlying the articles have not been detailed in the filing, and no formal vote on the matter has yet taken place.

If the articles advance, the House would need to vote on whether to impeach Hegseth, after which the Senate would conduct a trial to determine any possible removal from office. The introduction of the articles sets the procedural steps in motion, though the outcome remains uncertain.