Law professor argues Hegseth should be impeached over threats to Sen. Kelly
Professor of law and retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, writing an opinion column
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should be impeached for his abusive threats to court-martial Navy combat veteran Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., in retaliation for the senator’s participation in a video reminding service members of their extant legal duty to disobey unlawful orders.”
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Signed opinion column. The author is identified on the page as a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, professor of law at Southwestern Law School and president emerita of the National Institute of Military Justice. The column states her own view, not the outlet’s.
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The column follows Hegseth’s response to a video in which Democratic lawmakers reminded service members of their duty to refuse unlawful orders.
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She continues that Congress should not tolerate the attack on a decorated veteran and on the legislative branch. The column predates every impeachment resolution described in this case.
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Case context: Should Pete Hegseth be impeached?
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Relative to whether the House should impeach Hegseth, VanLandingham states in her own voice that he should be impeached. The column is her position, not her outlet’s.
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“In supporting Trump’s constitutional violations and actively participating in, or even initiating, the actions noted above, Hegseth has failed to faithfully discharge the duties of his office. Further, Hegseth participated in multiple unauthorized, unsecured communications on Signal with individuals who are not government employees, jeopardizing national security and demonstrating a dangerous lack of judgment. He must be held accountable for his actions.”Read statement
MoveOn
“Hegseth has shown he cannot be trusted with the power of this office and this position. Impeachment and aggressive oversight are necessary steps to stop further abuses.”Read statement
Win Without War
“Hegseth is making people less safe — and it’s time for him to go.”Read statement