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Massie says he hid Hegseth impeachment resolution from GOP leaders

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Tuesday he kept his resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a secret from Republican leaders because he did not want to “show his hand.” The Kentucky Republican, who has been a frequent critic of the Trump administration’s military ope.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated politics brief. The source report from The Hill says: Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Tuesday he kept his resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a secret from Republican leaders because he did not want to “show his hand.” The Kentucky Republican, who has been a frequent critic of the Trump administration’s military ope.

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  • Primary source: The Hill
  • Published: Sep 16, 2026, 11:55 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Politics
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