Cruz Warns Hegseth Likely Impeached
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Senator Ted Cruz said Pete Hegseth is very likely to be impeached over his handling of the Iran war, according to a senior Republican.
Cruz believes Hegseth will either step down voluntarily or be sacked by President Trump before the House votes.
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday, accusing him of breaking the law by engaging in hostilities in Iran for more than ninety days without congressional authorization.
Massie said the aim is to push President Trump to remove Hegseth before Democrats launch their own impeachment process when they take control of the House and Senate in January.
If the House passes the vote, a two‑thirds majority in the Senate would be required to convict and remove Hegseth.
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Timeline
- On October 1 2024 Ted Cruz warns Hegseth likely impeachment.
- On October 1 2024 Hegseth claims impeachment attempt sabotage.
- On October 1 2024 Scaramucci predicts Hegseth out by year end.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Potential removal of Hegseth from command Possible long-term US impact: Impact on U.S. military operations in Iran Most affected groups: U.S. military personnel in Iran Reader priority: High
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