House Democrat says she’ll move to impeach Hegseth over Iran war
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A House Democrat plans to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over planned strikes on Iran.
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.) announced her intention to introduce articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This move follows President Trump's planned strikes on Iran, which are described as targeting civilian infrastructure like bridges, desalination plants, and power plants. Ansari alleges these planned actions constitute war crimes and are part of an escalating, illegal war. Her statement indicates a significant congressional challenge to the Trump administration's military strategy concerning Iran. The impeachment effort would represent a direct political confrontation over the legality and ethics of the planned military actions.
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.) announced her intention to introduce articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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