Following several high-profile departures from the Trump administration – including the likes of Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi – it seems another name could potentially be added to that list amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s trusted Defense Secretary overseeing the US Army’s operation in Iran and the wider Middle East, is set to face impeachment. Axios reported first on Wednesday US House Democrats have introduced impeachment proceedings against Hegseth.
Since then, multiple other outlets have confirmed that six articles of impeachment have been introduced against Pete Hegseth, accusing the Defense Secretary of multiple war-related abuses. It includes abuse of power, committing war crimes and several other wrongdoing allegations.
It was introduced by Arizona Democrat Rep. Yassamin Ansari and includes eight co-sponsors. Notably, Hegseth has faced heavy criticism from House Democrats; so far, Trump has not expressed dissatisfaction with Hegseth.
Could Trump Fire Pete Hegseth?
Donald Trump has not discussed firing Pete Hegseth. There are no reports from White House insiders about Trump being happy with Hegseth, as there were with Pam Bondi.
However, there is speculation of a possible firing as Trump has shown a tendency to fire officials when they face scrutiny, either through House hearings or impeachment proceedings.
The 79-year-old decided to fire Kristi Noem as the DHS boss after her alleged affair with ex-Trump advisor Corey Lewandowski was discussed at length. Similarly, he axed Pam Bondi just days before she was to face her second House Committee hearing on the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files.
This story is being updated.
