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House Democrats moved Wednesday to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, unveiling a slate of accusations tied to the Iran conflict that critics are already dismissing as a long-shot political play.
The seven-page resolution, led by Rep. Yassamin Ansari of Arizona, outlines six charges, including claims of an unauthorized war against Iran, alleged violations of the law of armed conflict, mishandling of sensitive military information, obstruction of congressional oversight, abuse of power and conduct bringing disrepute to the U.S. military.
The effort faces steep odds in the Republican-controlled House, where it is unlikely to advance. Even some observers on Capitol Hill view the move as more about messaging than any realistic path to removal.
The resolution claims Hegseth committed high crimes and misdemeanors, alleging he has “demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution, abused the powers of his office, and acted in a manner grossly incompatible with the rule of law.”
Democrats point to civilian casualties in Iran, including a Feb. 28 bombing of a girls’ school that killed 168 people. But a preliminary U.S. assessment found the United States was “likely” responsible while stressing the site was not intentionally targeted and may have been struck in error, undercutting claims of deliberate wrongdoing.
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