Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced two articles of impeachment (H.Res.935) against Donald Trump’s Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, for the following charges:
Article I: Murder and Conspiracy to Murder
Article II: Reckless and Unlawful Mishandling of Classified Information
"Pete Hegseth has been using the United States military to extrajudicially assassinate people without evidence of any crime,” said Congressman Thanedar. “Former military attorneys have come out and asserted that his conduct constitutes war crimes. We cannot allow his reprehensible conduct to continue, which is why I have filed these articles to impeach him.”
Thanedar’s articles follow a recent report detailing Hegseth’s conduct as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth’s alleged actions include issuing orders to “kill everybody” onboard a small vessel without evidence of any wrongdoing by those targeted, and then ordering a follow-up strike to kill two survivors who were clinging to life on the side of the boat after the first strike was launched.
The full articles can be found here.
Congressman Shri Thanedar proudly represents Michigan's 13th Congressional District, which includes Detroit, Downriver, and the Grosse Pointes. As a champion for working families, Shri is committed to advancing economic opportunities, education, healthcare access, and entrepreneurship for underserved communities. Drawing from his journey from poverty to success, he works tirelessly to uplift Metro Detroit, ensuring every resident has the resources and support they need to thrive.
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