H.Res. 1177

Impeaching Peter B. Hegseth, Secretary of Defense of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

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Article V: Abuse of power and politicization of the Armed Forces

Peter B. Hegseth has abused the powers of his office by—

(1) using his position to influence military decisions for improper political purposes;

(2) intervening in military disciplinary or personnel matters in a manner inconsistent with established law and practice, including targeting and launching bogus investigations against specific elected officials for the express purpose of political retribution; and

(3) undermining the principle of a nonpartisan and professional Armed Forces.