Hesseth scapegoated for defeat in Republican elections CNN reports that a campaign is underway to blame US Secretary of War Pete Hesseth for the Republican loss, attributing it to the unpopularity of the ongoing war with Iran. Dissatisfaction with Gasth is growing among Trump's allies, as accusations spread from private conversations to Capitol Hill. An impeachment vote of Gessett is possible this week Republican Congressman Thomas Massey has stated that he intends to initiate an impeachment vote against Gessett as soon as Congress resumes its work next week. The House may consider the measure as early as this week.