# Massie’s push to impeach Hegseth splits constituents in his own backyard: ‘Pure spite’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/massies-push-to-impeach-hegseth-splits-constituents-in-his-own-backyard-pure-spite/
- Published: 2026-11-14T09:00:19+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T10:35:09+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/massie-push-impeach-hegseth-splits-constituents-backyard-pure-spite
- Topics: Middle East, World

## Key points

- Massie’s impeachment push has divided residents in his Kentucky district.
- Some praise his independence; others see political payback.
- Democrats may revive the effort when they take control in January.

## Summary

Rep Thomas Massie’s effort to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war has divided residents in his northern Kentucky district, with some viewing it as a principled challenge and others as retaliation against President Donald Trump. The disagreement reflects Massie’s long-running conflict with Trump and Republican leaders, as well as wider concerns about the war and the role of Congress.

Residents interviewed in Covington and nearby communities expressed mixed views of Massie, who lost his primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein. Supporters praised his independence and questioned the legality or planning of the war; critics called the impeachment bid petty or doubted it would achieve anything. House Republicans sent the effort to committee, while Democrats expected to take it up when they assume the gavel in January.

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