Trump ally, accused of an array of illegal acts, had earlier condemned impeachment push as ‘a farce and a stunt’

Trump ally, accused of an array of illegal acts, had earlier condemned impeachment push as ‘a farce and a stunt’

House Republicans on Tuesday blocked an effort to impeach Pete Hegseth, rejecting allegations that the defense secretary had repeatedly violated the constitution through his handling of the Iran war and other conflicts globally.

The vote came a week after Republicans lost control of the Senate and House of Representatives in their worst midterm election in more than a half century, and underscored how lawmakers remain wary of crossing Donald Trump, who has signaled his continued support for Hegseth.

Thomas Massie, a Republican congressman who lost his primary after breaking with the president, had proposed impeaching Hegseth in September, alleging an array of illegal acts, including killing civilians in Iran, launching unauthorized operations in Venezuela and Yemen, and retaliating against a Democratic senator.

  • lemmylump@lemmy.world
    24·
    1 day ago

    Johnson called a snap vote.

    He made sure all the GOP stuck around, then when the time was right he called the vote and these Dems could not get back in time.

    Furthermore, there are many reports of a traffic jam caused by a police escorted bus that literally trapped Dems in traffic.

    Shady shit went down.

    I’m not a pelosi fan, but you all should know what really kept these 11 from voting.

    • a_non_monotonic_function@lemmy.world
      3·
      16 hours ago

      This is the thing about republicans. The playbdirty 100% of the time.

      If there is a slight edge to be had, they will fuck everyone over.

      Best part is we are all falling for it. Just below where I am replying now there is someone criticizing the “blue wave” for playing on unequal terrain.