The US House of Representatives rejected the attempt to impeach the head of the Pentagon.
The US House of Representatives voted 211 to 204 to reject the initiative to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hesseth. The decision was sent to the relevant committee, which actually blocked its further progress.
The impeachment was initiated by Republican Thomas Massey. He accused Geseth of violating the norms of war in connection with US operations in Iran, Yemen, Venezuela and the Caribbean.
"Hegseth violated the norms of warfare, harmed and desecrated our country and put our soldiers at risk in future conflicts," Massey said.
House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said his party intends to force Hesseth's resignation after gaining control of Congress next year.