Rep. Adelita Grijalva called for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to be impeached on Tuesday, November 10, issuing a direct demand as Congress faces an expected vote on articles of impeachment against the Pentagon chief. The Arizona Democrat’s post, “Impeach Pete Hegseth,” reflects her previously documented opposition to the administration’s military campaign against Iran and her support for congressional efforts to restrict unauthorized hostilities.
Grijalva published the statement on X at 9:01 a.m. Eastern time. Her complete post reads:
“Impeach Pete Hegseth.”
The post contains no additional explanation or list of charges. Grijalva’s public record on the Iran war, however, includes official statements and votes that provide context for her demand.
Grijalva’s Opposition to the Iran War
On March 5, Grijalva issued a statement after voting for a War Powers resolution directing the president to terminate the use of U.S. armed forces in hostilities with Iran. She argued that the military intervention was unconstitutional and warned that the conflict risked further destabilizing the Middle East.
Grijalva said the conflict had already resulted in the deaths of U.S. troops and innocent schoolchildren. She also warned that Iran could face a bloody civil war and that the United States could become entangled in another prolonged conflict. Those remarks reflected her opposition to escalation and her call for diplomacy.
Grijalva said the administration should pursue urgent diplomacy and engagement with allies to prevent nuclear proliferation. She also argued that the president was required to consult Congress before engaging in acts of war, invoking the constitutional division of military powers between the executive and legislative branches.
Repeated War Powers Votes
Grijalva’s official voting record documents additional support for resolutions seeking to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. On September 15, she voted in favor of H.Con.Res. 93, which directed the president to remove American forces from the conflict under the War Powers Resolution.
The votes are significant because they demonstrate that Grijalva’s opposition was not limited to a single statement or legislative moment. She supported multiple congressional efforts to assert authority over the Iran campaign as the conflict continued.
Hegseth and the Impeachment Proceedings
Grijalva’s post comes as Rep. Thomas Massie has introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth. The resolution alleges violations involving the Iran war, civilian casualty protections, strikes against suspected drug traffickers, military operations in Venezuela and Yemen, and retaliation against a senator over protected speech.
The allegations are part of a formal impeachment effort and have not been adjudicated. Hegseth has rejected the impeachment campaign, while President Donald Trump has defended the secretary.
The House has the power to impeach a federal civil officer, but removal requires a conviction in the Senate by a two-thirds vote. The distinction means that a House vote could formally impeach Hegseth without immediately removing him from the Pentagon.
Grijalva’s November 10 statement is a concise demand for impeachment rather than a detailed argument. Her previous votes and official remarks provide a documented record of her opposition to the Iran war and her position that Congress must exercise its constitutional authority over military operations.