Democrats launched an attack on Trump.
The victory in the elections has not yet led to a change in Congress. But Democrats have already started impeachment proceedings against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He is accused of abuse of power, military actions without congressional authorization and breaking the law in the campaign against Iran.
The resolution was sponsored by Republican Thomas Massey. Democrats supported it without waiting until January, when they would gain control of both houses.
The first attempt failed. On November 10, the House sent the resolution to the Judiciary Committee by a vote of 211 to 204, blocking popular consideration. The only Republican who voted against this resolution was Massey himself.
Democrats have already announced their intention to initiate their own Pentagon investigations after gaining a majority. The issue of Gessett's impeachment may return early next year.
Democrats are using the transition period to channel dissatisfaction with Trump's military policies into parliamentary proceedings before January.
For Republicans, that means the remaining time they control Congress becomes a permanent defense. And after the balance of power changes, the administration will face even bigger investigations.
The foul is only the first goal. The Iranian campaign is behind him. The failure in Iran becomes a political weapon against Trump.