Impeaching Pete Hegseth- H. RES. 935

Impeaching Pete Hegseth– H. RES. 935

On December 9, 2025, Representative Shri Thanedar submitted H. RES. 935– Impeaching Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Then it was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The arguments center on allegations of unlawful military actions, mishandling of classified information, and abuse of power. 

ARTICLE I: MURDER AND CONSPIRACY TO MURDER

This accusation stems from U.S. strikes on boats in the Caribbean alleged to be involved in drug trafficking. These were extrajudicial killings or war crimes, particularly the “kill everybody” order of a second strike on a vessel.

This campaign was targeted against alleged drug smugglers the administration claims are “narco-terrorists,” without providing any evidence to that effect. Additionally, Pete Hegseth conducted the campaign without any authorization in law or by Congress for the use of military force. Furthermore, there was no effort to intercept and board the targeted vessels. Finally, there were no warnings or opportunity to comply, as required for lawful drug interdiction operations.

Pete Hegseth violated Laws of War- Hague Regulations and Additional Protocols to the Geneva Conventions.

International Humanitarian Law (IHL) prohibits ordering, threatening, or conducting hostilities with the intent of taking no survivors. Also, it prohibits refusing legitimate surrenders, or summarily executing anyone. This is a grave war crime, codified in the Hague Regulations and Additional Protocols to the Geneva Conventions. It applies in both international and internal conflicts. The laws focus on humanity, necessity, distinction, proportionality, and accountability for war crimes.

Secretary Hegseth has betrayed his trust as Secretary of Defense. Additionally, he violated criminal laws and international obligations of the United States. Further, he exposed members of the Armed Forces to potential liability and harm. Hegseth’s violations imperiled our most fundamental principles of civil-military relations. His actions tarnished the good standing and reputation of the United States. Pete Hegseth has committed the high crimes and misdemeanors of murder and conspiracy to murder.

So, as a United States Senator for Louisiana, I will vote in favor of H. Res. 935 to impeach Pete Hegseth for violating laws of war. Secretary Hegseth warrants an impeachment and trial, then removal from office. H. Res. 935 will hold Pete Hegseth accountable for his crimes and will prohibit him from holding any office in the future.

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Impeaching Pete Hegseth– H. RES. 935

ARTICLE II: RECKLESS AND UNLAWFUL MISHANDLING OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION

Secretary Hegseth recklessly endangered members of the Armed Forces by sharing classified information on a Signal chat. He also set an example of unprofessionalism and incompetence at the highest levels of the national command authority. This warrants impeachment and trial, then removal from office.

On March 24, 2025, Jeffrey Goldberg published an article in the Atlantic about a text from Pete Hegseth. In it, Goldberg recounted that, “The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans.” Undoubtedly, Hegseth’s reckless and unlawful handling of classified information is a career-ending offense and should result in criminal prosecution.

Thus, as a United States Senator for Louisiana, I will vote in favor of H. Res. 935 to impeach Pete Hegseth. Secretary Hegseth warrants an impeachment and trial, then removal from office.

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