Democrats impeach Hegseth over unauthorized military actions and war crimes

House Democrats filed six articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth, accusing him of "high crimes and misdemeanors" this week. The accusations focus on his involvement in an attack on Iran without congressional authorization and strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats.

Democratic Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari from Arizona stated, "Pete Hegseth did not follow his oath to the US constitution. He committed a war crime in Iran with the attack on a school that killed over 160 children." The resolution also highlights Hegseth's alleged disregard for minimizing civilian casualties and compromising national security through improper conduct, including sharing classified information on Signal in 2025.

Pentagon spokesperson Kingsley Wilson dismissed the impeachment articles as an attention-seeking move, claiming it distracts from the Department of War's successes. Given the Republican majority in Congress, the articles are unlikely to pass.

This impeachment attempt signals a strategic maneuver by House Democrats to hold the Trump administration accountable for its military actions, particularly as scrutiny over foreign policy intensifies. Hegseth's position as a defense official is now under significant threat, exposing vulnerabilities within the administration's military strategy and decision-making processes.

What to watch: The upcoming congressional response to the impeachment articles and any potential fallout within the Trump administration regarding military policy.