WASHINGTON, D.C. (KLKN) — Kentucky Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has taken the first steps in an attempt to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth:

1. Waging War in Contravention of the War Powers Resolution of 1973 (Section 2(c)).
2. Waging War in Contravention of the War Powers Resolution of 1973 (Section 5 (c)).
3. Waging War in Contravention of the War Powers Resolution of 1973 (Section 5 (b)).
4. Ignoring Laws that Minimize Civilian Casualties.
5. Extrajudicial Killings.
6. Suppressing Free Speech.
7. Kidnapping of a Sovereign Foreign Leader.
8. Unlawful War in Yemen.

The introduction alleges Hegseth worked without Congress approval and against the Constitution.

Massie said the timing could be perfect, with Democrats taking control of the Senate.

According to ABC, Hegseth said he is not worried about the impeachment effort. Hegseth said the impeachment is politically motivated.

Hegseth is expected at his first formal press conference in over six months on Nov. 10 at 7 a.m.

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