US Representative Ilhan Omar.
US Rep. Ilhan Omar calls for impeachment of Pete Hegseth
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US Representative Ilhan Omar has called for the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of a "gross abuse" of his office through unlawful military actions abroad.
In a public statement on social media platform X, the progressive lawmaker charged Hegseth with overseeing unauthorized operations and endangering non-combatants across multiple regions.
"Pete Hegseth has grossly abused his position as Secretary of Defense," Omar stated. "He is waging an illegal war in Iran, conducting extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean, and continues to put innocent civilians in harm's way."
Omar concluded her statement by demanding formal legislative action against the Pentagon chief, writing: "Accountability is due. It's time to impeach Hegseth."
The call comes amid growing scrutiny from progressive Democrats over the administration's expanded military posture and actions conducted without prior congressional authorization.
