Republican Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) has declared there’s a ‘high probability’ that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will be out of office before the end of the year, citing an ongoing impeachment push over alleged constitutional violations.
Impeachment Grounds: Effectiveness in ‘Breaking the Law’
During an appearance on CNN’s ‘The Source,’ Massie emphasized that his impeachment articles against Hegseth aren’t about policy disagreements or perceived ineffectiveness. ‘He has been effective,’ Massie said. ‘Effective at killing 200 schoolchildren. Effective at bombing fishing boats that may or may not have had drug smugglers. Effective at waging an unconstitutional kidnapping in Venezuela.’
The Kentucky lawmaker specifically referenced Hegseth’s role in securing Venezuelan oil resources, noting that the president has publicly boasted about U.S. corporations profiting from these captured assets. ‘That’s what we’re impeaching him for โ his effectiveness in breaking the law and violating the Constitution,’ Massie stated.
December Countdown
When pressed by host Kaitlan Collins about whether Hegseth would remain in his position through the end of 2026, Massie doubled down: ‘I still put it at a high probability that Pete Hegseth won’t make it until December 31 of this year.’ He declined to specify whether he anticipated a resignation or successful removal but reiterated his confidence in the timeline.
The remarks signal escalating tensions between congressional Republicans and the administration over military and foreign policy decisions, with Hegseth emerging as a prime target for lawmakers accusing the executive branch of overreach.
Source: www.breitbart.com โ https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2026/11/09/massie-high-probability-hegseth-wont-be-in-office-in-december/