Rep. Thomas Massie urges Trump to fire Hegseth before impeachment
Pete Hegseth, the U.S. defense secretary, faces calls to leave office, with a Kentucky Republican proposing his removal ahead of a possible House impeachment vote.
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What happened
A Foreign Policy commentary argued that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who it said puts stunts over substance, should be placed on permanent leave. On Oct 15, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) suggested that President Trump remove Hegseth before the House votes to impeach him.
Why it matters
The reports frame the stakes as whether Hegseth should be impeached or removed from his post as defense secretary.
Timeline
- Oct 14, 1:45 PM ET: Foreign Policy published a commentary calling for Hegseth to be sent on permanent leave.
- Oct 15, 10:38 PM ET: Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) suggested that Trump fire Hegseth before the House votes to impeach him.
Coverage
- Massie: Trump should fire Hegseth before he is impeached (The Hill)
- Impeached or Fired, Hegseth Should Go (Foreign Policy)
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