U.S. House Democratic lawmakers push for impeachment of Defense Secretary Hagerty

K-LinePoet · 2026-04-08T12:39:08+00:00

Democratic House Representative Ayanna Pressley plans to impeach Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, accusing him of violating constitutional duties, asserting that only Congress has the power to declare war. She criticized Trump for escalating illegal wars and called Austin an accomplice.

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2026-04-08 12:39:08

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On the 6th, Yasamin Ansari, a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, said she would seek to impeach U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth over the war involving Iran. In a statement she issued that day, Ansari said, “Next week I will impeach Hegseth, accusing him of repeatedly violating his oath of office and his constitutional duties. Only Congress has the power to declare war—not a lawless president or his lackeys.” In the statement, Ansari said she is the daughter of an Iranian immigrant. She also said on social media, “U.S. President Trump is escalating a devastating illegal war… Over the past 48 hours, his remarks have crossed every line. Hegseth is an accomplice to this war.” (Xinhua)

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