November 9th - The House returns to work after its election recess today, and one of the first items we expect to come up will be a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who filed articles of impeachment in September, will likely force a vote, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has now declared himself a “hard yes” on impeachment, saying Hegseth has “abused his power, undermined our national security and engineered this reckless and costly war of choice in Iran.”
It’s time to call our representatives and demand they vote to impeach Hegseth!
Why Impeachment Matters
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has repeatedly demonstrated that he is unfit to lead the U.S. military. His actions have endangered national security, undermined military accountability, and propagated a deadly and costly war.
His record includes:
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Endangering national security. Hegseth compromised classified military information in the Signalgate scandal and threatened journalists reporting on Pentagon activities.
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Violating the laws of war. His conduct of military operations in Iran and orders concerning survivors of a U.S. strike on a Venezuelan boat have raised serious questions about potential war crimes and violations of international law.
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Undermining military accountability. Hegseth has dismantled Pentagon oversight offices, weakened independent investigations, and taken steps that reduce accountability for misconduct and war crimes.
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Marginalizing women in the military. Hegseth has questioned women's place in combat roles, eliminated the longstanding Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services, and dismantled the Pentagon's Women, Peace and Security program
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Politicizing the military. He has allowed extremist religious rhetoric to influence military operations and eliminated a longstanding advisory committee dedicated to supporting women in the armed forces.
The Secretary of Defense is entrusted with protecting the United States, respecting the rule of law, and ensuring that the military operates with professionalism and accountability. Hegseth has repeatedly violated that trust.
Congress has a constitutional responsibility to hold him accountable.
Take Action Now
Call or email your U.S. representative and urge them to vote YES on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
📞 U.S. Capitol Switchboard: +1 (202) 224-3121
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Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME], and I am a constituent who votes in [CITY/STATE].
I am calling to urge [REPRESENTATIVE NAME] to vote YES on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Hegseth has repeatedly endangered national security, undermined military accountability, and overseen military actions that raise serious concerns about violations of domestic and international law. He has also weakened Pentagon oversight and allowed extremist religious ideology to influence military operations.
The Secretary of Defense must be accountable to the Constitution and the rule of law. Hegseth has demonstrated that he is unfit to hold this office.
Please support Rep. Thomas Massie's articles of impeachment and vote YES when the resolution comes to the House floor.
Thank you.
Resources
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Top House Democrat says he’s a ‘hard yes’ on Pete Hegseth impeachment | Washington Post
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Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's Signal chat violated regulations, could have endangered troops | CBS News
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Hegseth shuts down group advising on women in the military | CNN Politics
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Impeaching Peter Brian Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, for high crimes and misdemeanors. | Massie.house.gov