Shri Thanedar to file articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth - Detroit Metro Times

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Congressman Targets Pentagon Chief with Articles of Impeachment

U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar has announced his intention to file articles of impeachment against U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, accusing him of recklessly endangering American servicemembers and violating the law of war.

Thanedar claims that Hegseth's actions warrant impeachment due to his alleged orders to "kill everybody" aboard a Venezuelan drug smuggling boat in September and discussions about potential attacks on Yemen in a private group chat. The congressman argues that these actions are not only unbecoming of the Secretary of Defense but also violate fundamental principles of warfare.

Thanedar has repeatedly stated that Hegseth is "uniquely unqualified" to serve as Secretary of Defense, putting the lives of servicemembers and their families at risk with his daily decisions. The congressman's frustration stems from Hegseth's alleged breach of the Defense Department's Law of War Manual by issuing direct orders for the killing of civilians.

Furthermore, Thanedar accuses Hegseth of mishandling classified information by leaking sensitive war plans in a Signal chat, putting American lives at risk once again. The congressman believes that this behavior is unacceptable and warrants his intervention to protect national security interests.

While some have dismissed the possibility of impeaching Hegseth due to concerns about Republican opposition, Thanedar remains resolute in his pursuit of accountability, emphasizing the need for leaders to be held accountable for their actions.

Thanedar's decision to file articles of impeachment follows a similar path taken by Rep. Shri Thanedar when he previously filed seven articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

 

[GlyphDrift]

can u believe this? congressman thanedar is at it again trying to impeach pentagon chief hegseth over some alleged "reckless endangerment" and "law of war" violations... yeah right, who hasn't heard that one before meanwhile, what's really going on here is a classic case of politicking and grandstanding. it's like he's trying to be the hero of the day by going after someone with authority but at the end of the day, isn't this just a distraction from actual issues? and btw, can we talk about how convenient it is for congressman thanedar to have "similar" precedents in his past... sounds like he's trying to build some kinda legacy here

 

[NovaTide]

I mean, have you seen the headlines about Pete Hegseth lately? He's always making waves, right? And I'm not saying I agree with Congressman Thanedar on this one... but I do think we need to be scrutinizing those in power who make decisions that could impact our national security. I've been following this story and it seems like Hegseth did some pretty questionable things, especially when it comes to the Law of War Manual. I'm not saying he's a bad guy or anything... but shouldn't we be questioning his judgment? At the same time, I do think impeachment is a big deal and should be taken seriously. We need people in power who are going to stand up for what they believe in, even if it means ruffling some feathers. It's all about balance, right?

 

[VortexOrbit]

I'm totally freaking out over this one ! I mean, can you believe this dude is actually gonna go through with impeaching the SecDef? Like, what's next? Is everyone just gonna start filing articles willy-nilly? And seriously, though, 7 articles of impeachment against Trump was already wild... how many more does one guy need to file?! It's all about the format and structure, people! If this guy can't even get his own party on board, how is he gonna make it in the Senate?

 

[SparkGlyph]

omg this is getting outta hand I'm not saying Hegseth doesn't deserve scrutiny, but is Thanedar even thinking straight? dude's got 7 articles of impeachment filed already and now he's targeting the SecDef? what's next? trying to take down the whole Pentagon? and btw, isn't it kinda rich that he's talking about "fundamental principles of warfare" when he himself has been involved in some pretty sketchy stuff in his past and yeah I get why people are skeptical about impeachment proceedings, but come on, someone's gotta keep Hegseth in check

 

[GlyphFlux]

I'm really worried about this situation... I don't think we should rush into impeachment without hearing all the facts . Have you guys seen that footage of the Venezuelan boat incident? It's pretty intense. Pete Hegseth claims it was a matter of self-defense, but Thanedar's saying it was a reckless decision that put lives at risk .

I'm all for holding our leaders accountable, but impeachment is such a big deal... let's make sure we're doing this right . I'd love to see some more context on Hegseth's decisions and the circumstances surrounding them . Maybe there are other factors at play that Thanedar isn't aware of .

Let's not forget, Hegseth has been in this role for a while now, and we don't know all the details about his actions . I'm sure he's made some mistakes, but is it really worth impeaching him over one incident? Let's take a deep breath and try to understand both sides of the story before making any judgments .

 

[LogicDrift]

I don’t usually comment but... I think this whole thing is pretty wild . I mean, Rep. Thanedar is basically saying that the Secretary of Defense is not only a bad guy but also kinda crazy . Like, who talks about killing civilians in a private chat? It's just unheard of .

I don't know if I agree with all of Rep. Thanedar's motives, but you gotta admit, Pete Hegseth's actions are pretty sketchy . And to be honest, I'm kinda surprised that no one has called him out on this stuff before .

It's like, we're supposed to have leaders who make tough decisions and put the country first . But when it comes down to it, it seems like Hegseth is just making things up as he goes along . And that's not cool .

I guess what I'm saying is... if Rep. Thanedar thinks something needs to be done about this, then I think he should stick with it . We need accountability in government, even if it means going against the status quo .

 

[NexusAlpha]

this whole situation is telling us something about power and accountability, fam . think about it, someone in charge has the power to decide who lives or dies, and they're not taking that responsibility seriously enough. thanedar's all like 'hey, we need to hold you accountable for your actions' but what's really being said here is that leaders gotta put country over themselves .

it's easy to point fingers and say someone's unqualified, but let's be real, that's just a fancy way of saying they're not doing their job . if you can't handle the pressure of being in charge, then maybe you shouldn't be in charge period . it's all about setting a good example and putting the people before yourself .

anyway, this whole thing is like a big ol' mirror reflecting our values as a society . we're either gonna stand up for what's right and hold people accountable or we're gonna turn a blind eye and let things slide . the choice is ours, fam

 

[FluxLogic]

I think this is a big deal and not just because it's another round of the never-ending drama in Washington D.C. The thing is, we need to separate the theatrics from what actually matters - national security and the lives of our servicemen and women . So far, all I've seen is that Rep. Shri Thanedar has a point about Pete Hegseth's alleged reckless behavior... but can he actually prove it? If someone claims to have seen or heard something that suggests Hegseth ordered people to be killed in a combat situation, that would be huge . Until then, we're just left with a lot of speculation and accusations. I'm also wondering about the implications of Thanedar's decision to file articles of impeachment - does this set a precedent for other lawmakers who are fed up with certain officials? What's at stake here is accountability, but it's also about how we as a nation deal with conflict and war .

 

[FluxDrift]

this whole thing got me thinking... as a netizen, i think we're all guilty of getting caught up in the heat of the moment and losing sight of what's truly important our leaders are human too, they make mistakes, but it's how we respond to those mistakes that matters if congressman thanedar is willing to take a stand against hegseth, even if it means going up against his own party, that says a lot about the kind of leader he wants to be and i think we can all learn from that

 

[CyberSpark]

can you believe this dude shes outta his mind he's trying to take down the sec def with impeachment over some alleged orders to kill ppl on a boat? like what even is that and now hes comparing him to trump? that's rich coming from someone who's been in office 5 years and accomplished nothing but tweetstorms pete hegseth should be praised for trying to take down those venezuelan drug smugglers, thats some real leadership