The U.S. House of Representatives has blocked, for now, a Democratic‑led effort to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The decision was taken on the House floor in Washington, halting the motion that had been introduced earlier in the session.
Democratic members who sponsored the impeachment said they will be able to revisit the issue next year, indicating that the effort is not permanently abandoned but merely postponed.
Former President Donald Trump welcomed the outcome, describing Hegseth as a “Great American Patriot” and praising his service in the defence department.
Impeachment is a constitutional process that allows Congress to bring charges against federal officials for “high crimes and misdemeanours.” While it has been used against presidents and judges, attempts to impeach a cabinet secretary are relatively rare.
The House’s refusal to move forward means Hegseth will remain in his post for the time being, while the political debate over his conduct is likely to continue into the next congressional session.
<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>
