GOP Congressman Files Impeachment Articles Against Defense Secretary

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky filed two articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary on Monday, accusing him of waging war against Iran without congressional approval and of abusing his authority. The House Speaker is required to bring the proposal to a vote within two legislative days, and it is expected to be voted on by the House of Representatives on Wednesday.

Sources in the House suggest the measure might still pass, even though Democrats will not take control of Congress until January 3. However, conviction in the Senate is considered unlikely, as it requires a two-thirds majority, and Republicans hold 53 out of 100 seats until the new Congress convenes in January.

"They will hold hearings and trials. President Trump should replace Secretary now, while he can still get Senate confirmation for a replacement," Massie said.

soldiers to refuse unlawful orders, accusing them of mutiny.

He also announced a press conference at the Pentagon on Tuesday, his first since May, to address the impeachment threat.

House Speaker Mike Johnson opposed the initiative, cautioning against impeaching the Defense Secretary during U.S. military operations in the Middle East. "It would send a terrible message to our allies and our enemies," Johnson said. "We don't impeach cabinet members for political gain or cheap tricks. I think that's what's happening here, and I think everyone knows it."

It is very difficult to say that someone who did this should be impeached."