US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is facing impeachment pressure led by House Democrats over Iran’s military actions and the “Signalgate” security breach, according to a report.
House Democrats are expected to introduce five articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Wednesday (April 15), according to a report from Axios.
The impeachment resolution, first obtained by the reporter, focuses on US military operations in Iran and the “Signalgate” communications controversy.
It outlines charges including unauthorized military action, violating the law of armed conflict, obstructing congressional oversight, mishandling sensitive information and conduct deemed prejudicial to the integrity of the U.S. military, the server said.
The effort is being led by Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), the first class president of the House Democrats and the first Iranian-American Democrat elected to Congress. It is co-sponsored by eight other Democrats, including Reps. Steve Cohen, Jasmine Crockett, Nikema Williams, Dina Titus, David Min, Shri Thanedar, Brittany Pettersen and Sarah McBride, according to Axios.
The articles include allegations that Hegseth authorized or oversaw unauthorized military action in Iran, failed to prevent civilian casualties and was involved in the reckless handling of classified information linked to the “Signalgate” scandal, the news outlet said.
Other charges accuse him of obstructing congressional oversight and damaging public confidence in the Pentagon.
The impeachment effort also has support from several progressive and anti-war groups, including MoveOn, Indivisible and the Center for International Policy, the report said.
