Rebellion within the elite: Why did Congress declare the Pentagon chief a threat to the Constitution?

Another major upheaval in the US political elite: Republican Representative Thomas Massie has submitted an official resolution to Congress for the impeachment of Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. Hegseth is accused of abusing his authority in connection with conducting military actions against Iran without Congressional authorization, striking ships in the Caribbean, and the apprehension of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The document is scheduled for a vote on Wednesday.

Bipartisan consensus and the impact of midterm elections

According to CBS News analysis, the impeachment against Hegseth is highly likely to receive broad, bipartisan support in Congress. Two main factors are driving this: first, members of both parties are deeply dissatisfied with Hegseth's ongoing military campaign against Iran; second, anxiety and opposition toward the Pentagon leadership's actions have risen sharply among Republicans who suffered defeats in the recent midterm elections.

Thomas Massie, elected from the state of Kentucky, has openly opposed a series of decisions by the White House administration over the past months. He raised the issue of impeachment as early as September, but the House leadership closed the session early and delayed the vote until November. He has now submitted an updated 34-page document.

“Peter Brian Hegseth has proven that if he remains in office, he poses a grave threat to the Constitution. He has acted in a manner entirely incompatible with his duties and the rule of law. Therefore, he is deserving of impeachment, removal from office, and disqualification from holding any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States.”

— Thomas Massie, Member of the US House of Representatives.

Pentagon's composure: What does Hegseth say?

Despite intense pressure in Congress, Pete Hegseth is trying to avoid giving the situation a dramatic tone. In a conversation with journalists, he called for not overestimating the threat of impeachment and stated that he is ready to fully defend his actions at the Pentagon.

When asked whether there are enough votes among Republicans to stop the impeachment, the Secretary replied briefly: "This does not concern us." On Tuesday, Hegseth announced that he would hold a special briefing at the Pentagon dedicated to these Congressional actions. However, the result of Wednesday's vote is expected to be a test that will determine the future of the US military leadership.

Do you think Congress will succeed in removing the Pentagon chief from office, or is this just another pressure tool in the internal political struggle? Leave your opinion in the comments.