Hegseth Says He Is Not Worried as Massie Prepares Potential Impeachment Vote

Hegseth plans Pentagon briefing

Hegseth said Monday that he was not concerned about efforts to impeach him over his Pentagon leadership and role administering the Iran war. He announced a press conference for Tuesday morning, saying he would address the subject there.

He told reporters to bring questions, and said he had not held a press conference since May. In a separate video, Hegseth called the impeachment articles sham measures and described Massie as a disgruntled, defeated congressman.

Massie prepares another resolution

Massie is expected to reintroduce a privileged impeachment resolution. It contains eight articles, including accusations of waging war without congressional consent and suppressing free speech; the article says he has not amended it.

Massie previously pursued the process in mid-September, but Speaker Mike Johnson canceled the last scheduled day of legislative business before the midterm elections, preventing a vote. Massie said the articles would expire and that he would need to file them again.

House vote remains uncertain

Once Massie reintroduces the measure, the House must take it up within two legislative days. Republicans would then have to take a public position on Hegseth after major GOP losses in the 2026 midterm elections.

The House remains under Republican control, and it is unclear whether the resolution can pass. Massie told ABC News’ Jon Karl he expects enough Republican defections; three Republicans joining all Democrats would provide the simple majority needed.

Leaders signal competing views

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has backed impeachment, saying Sunday on ABC News’ “This Week” that he is a “hard yes.” The article says no Democrats appear likely to oppose the effort. Republicans could instead propose tabling the resolution, which would also require a simple majority. Retiring Republican Rep. Don Bacon said he would weigh the debate and decide, while noting that Hegseth had made some bad mistakes. President Donald Trump has said he intends to keep Hegseth at the Pentagon.