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Sen. Thom Tillis Calls for Impeachment or Removal of Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth
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Pentagon Chief Under Fire
Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) renewed his demand that President Donald Trump dismiss Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The call follows the August resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who reportedly clashed with Hegseth over senior-leadership firings and other departmental changes.
Lead-up to the Calls for Removal
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth, accusing him of mishandling the war in Iran and violating his constitutional oath. Tillis, who is not seeking reelection, has been a vocal Senate critic of Hegseth since the secretary’s confirmation. Earlier in the year, Tillis placed the dismissal of Hegseth on his “Christmas wish list” and asserted that the defense secretary misled the president about the dynamics of the Iran conflict.
Official Statements & Responses
When asked whether Republicans should back the impeachment articles, Tillis replied, “I’ll let the House do what the House is gonna do,” indicating he will defer to the lower chamber’s decision. No response from the Pentagon or from President Trump has been reported in the sources.