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2026-09-16 07:16:08
[US Republican Representative Submits Articles of Impeachment for Defense Secretary, Accusing Him of Taking Military Action Against Iran Without Congressional Approval] 1. On September 15, US Republican Representative Thomas Massey submitted articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Hergsays, accusing him of abusing his power by ordering hostile military action against Iran without congressional approval. 2. The likelihood of this impeachment resolution passing is extremely low, but Massey submitted it through privileged procedures, meaning the House of Representatives must consider the case within two legislative working days, and cannot postpone it. 3. The Pentagon press secretary responded that the Department of Defense supports the Secretary's policy direction and will continue to prioritize US military personnel and US national interests. 4. Massey has consistently criticized the war against Iran and US aid to Israel. He will leave office in January 2027 after his current term ends. In the May primaries, he lost to a candidate endorsed by Trump and heavily supported by pro-Israel groups.
