Rep. Shri Thanedar Unveils Plan to Impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Over Alleged War Crimes.
U.S. Representative from Detroit, Michigan, Rep. Shri Thanedar, has announced plans to file articles of impeachment against U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for his alleged roles in discussing pending attacks on Yemen and issuing direct orders to kill civilians aboard a Venezuelan drug smuggling boat.
The move comes as part of Thanedar's ongoing efforts to hold high-ranking officials accountable for their actions. In April, he filed seven articles of impeachment against former President Donald Trump, citing allegations of corruption, freedom of speech violations, obstruction of justice, and other misconduct.
Thanedar has labeled Hegseth as "uniquely unqualified" to serve as Secretary of Defense, citing the defense secretary's alleged involvement in the orders that resulted in civilian casualties. The Michigan Democrat also points to Hegseth's mishandling of classified information, which allegedly involved leaking sensitive war plans and putting American lives at risk.
The articles of impeachment will be based on Thanedar's claims that Hegseth violated the Defense Department's Law of War Manual by giving direct orders to kill civilians aboard a civilian boat from Venezuela. This alleged action has raised concerns about the secretary's fitness for office, particularly in light of his role as Secretary of Defense.
Thanedar's announcement was met with skepticism from some Democratic Party leaders, who have suggested that Hegseth should resign rather than face impeachment proceedings. However, Thaneder remains committed to holding Hegseth accountable, arguing that the defense secretary's actions are an abuse of power and a threat to American servicemembers and their families.
As Thanedar noted during his rally announcement, "In this country, we have presidents, not kings." He argues that impeachable misconduct is not just about leadership style but also about whether leaders are willing to put themselves above the law. For Rep. Shri Thanedar, the answer is clear: Hegseth's actions fall short of that standard.
While it remains to be seen whether Thanedar's articles of impeachment will gain traction in Congress, his determination to hold high-ranking officials accountable for their actions serves as a reminder that even the most powerful leaders are not above the law.
U.S. Representative from Detroit, Michigan, Rep. Shri Thanedar, has announced plans to file articles of impeachment against U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for his alleged roles in discussing pending attacks on Yemen and issuing direct orders to kill civilians aboard a Venezuelan drug smuggling boat.
The move comes as part of Thanedar's ongoing efforts to hold high-ranking officials accountable for their actions. In April, he filed seven articles of impeachment against former President Donald Trump, citing allegations of corruption, freedom of speech violations, obstruction of justice, and other misconduct.
Thanedar has labeled Hegseth as "uniquely unqualified" to serve as Secretary of Defense, citing the defense secretary's alleged involvement in the orders that resulted in civilian casualties. The Michigan Democrat also points to Hegseth's mishandling of classified information, which allegedly involved leaking sensitive war plans and putting American lives at risk.
The articles of impeachment will be based on Thanedar's claims that Hegseth violated the Defense Department's Law of War Manual by giving direct orders to kill civilians aboard a civilian boat from Venezuela. This alleged action has raised concerns about the secretary's fitness for office, particularly in light of his role as Secretary of Defense.
Thanedar's announcement was met with skepticism from some Democratic Party leaders, who have suggested that Hegseth should resign rather than face impeachment proceedings. However, Thaneder remains committed to holding Hegseth accountable, arguing that the defense secretary's actions are an abuse of power and a threat to American servicemembers and their families.
As Thanedar noted during his rally announcement, "In this country, we have presidents, not kings." He argues that impeachable misconduct is not just about leadership style but also about whether leaders are willing to put themselves above the law. For Rep. Shri Thanedar, the answer is clear: Hegseth's actions fall short of that standard.
While it remains to be seen whether Thanedar's articles of impeachment will gain traction in Congress, his determination to hold high-ranking officials accountable for their actions serves as a reminder that even the most powerful leaders are not above the law.
... Rep Shri Thanedar is like totally serious about impeaching Pete Hegseth over war crimes allegations 
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I gotta say, this whole thing with Rep. Shri Thanedar and Pete Hegseth is super concerning 
. I mean, allegations of war crimes and civilian casualties? That's some heavy stuff 
. And on top of that, Hegseth allegedly mishandled classified info - that's just reckless 
. Of course, some folks are skeptical, but I think it's time we take these allegations seriously 
. Let's hope Rep. Thanedar's efforts lead to some real change 
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this is just great... another example of people in power doing whatever they want and then blaming others for it 
. i mean, what's next? a war crimes trial at the oval office? 
it's like we're living in some kind of bizarre soap opera where everyone's playing both sides 
. pete hegseth should be held accountable, but is this really the best way to do it? isn't there a better way to address these issues without resorting to impeachment? 
What does it say about us as a society that we can be so caught up in politics and yet forget about the human cost of our leaders' decisions?
and can we really call him "uniquely unqualified" for the job? 
I mean Rep Shri Thanedar is like the ultimate accountability mastermind 
he's really pushing boundaries here by going after the Secretary of Defense over alleged war crimes that's some next level stuff 
but for real though, it's super important for someone like Pete Hegseth to be held accountable for his actions - no one is above the law 
. Thaneder's all about it, and I've got to respect that 
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. And yeah, leaking classified info and putting American lives at risk doesn't exactly inspire confidence in someone's leadership abilities 
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? Only time will tell 
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. Its like, we dont want no presidents or sec defs actin like kings, rite? 
. How can you justify that on the job? And yeah, mishandling classified info? That's a total no-go 
? And what about the precedent - does this set a tone for Congress to start impeaching anyone who's ever done something unpopular? 
... What do you guys think?! Should Hegseth be held accountable, or is this just another example of hyper-partisanship? 
. The fact that he allegedly leaked sensitive war plans and put lives at risk is a major red flag 
. If Thanedar's claims hold up, then Hegseth should definitely face consequences for his actions. But I'm not sure if impeachment is the right move... maybe just a good ol' fashioned hearing and some tough questions 
I'm all for holding people in power accountable, but this is just ridiculous. Can't they do better than that?! 
. We need more people like him who aren't afraid to speak truth to power 
it's all about maintaining control and silencing dissenting voices rather than actually holding someone accountable for their actions