The Republicans Have Also Turned Their Attention To Hegset

10.11.2026, 14:25

The head of the Pentagon faces impeachment.

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegset may face impeachment and resignation following the Republicans’ crushing defeat in the midterm elections. He is being criticized not only by Democrats but also by members of his own party, who hold him responsible for the failed war with Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump is defending his ally for now, but discussions are already underway in Washington about possible successors to the Pentagon chief, according to Foreign Policy.

On November 9, Republican Congressman Thomas Massie introduced a resolution containing eight charges. Among them were starting a war against Iran without congressional authorization, disregarding laws protecting civilians, as well as strikes on ships suspected of transporting drugs, and an operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Massey stated that Hegset “knowingly issued and carried out unlawful orders to start a war against a foreign state.” House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries also supported the impeachment, stating that he would vote for it without hesitation.

Even among Republicans, support for the Pentagon chief is waning. Congressman Don Bacon said Hegset would be better off resigning: “I never considered him a suitable candidate from the very beginning.”

After January 3, when Democrats take control of Congress, Hegset faces investigations, hearings, and subpoenas. Lawmakers intend to focus particular attention on the war with Iran and the attacks on ships.
Trump himself has no plans to part ways with the secretary just yet, but, according to sources, he has already been asking allies about possible candidates to replace him.

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