Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia said on Tuesday that she would have voted to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if she were still serving in the House of Representatives. The former lawmaker expressed a strong desire for Congress to reassert its constitutional authority over military operations and war powers.
In an interview with NewsNation, Greene stated, “If I were in Congress today, I would vote to impeach.” She argued that the legislative branch has failed to rein in executive power regarding conflicts that last longer than sixty days, a trend she described as persisting for decades.
Her comments were made in anticipation of a scheduled House vote on a proposal by Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky. The Kentucky Republican had introduced eight articles of impeachment against the Defense Secretary. However, the effort lacked sufficient support and was complicated by the absence of nearly a dozen Democratic lawmakers. Consequently, the proposal was ultimately shelved without a final resolution.
Greene, who resigned from Congress in January, has transitioned from being a loyal supporter of President Donald Trump to a vocal critic. Her departure followed a public disagreement with the president over several issues, including his stance on files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as well as his approaches to foreign policy and healthcare.
The Georgia Republican also highlighted the need for accountability regarding an explosion that killed a significant number of Iranian students at a school in late February. Satellite imagery and expert analysis suggest the blast was likely caused by U.S. airstrikes that also struck a nearby compound associated with the regime’s Revolutionary Guard.
Greene expressed agreement with specific articles of impeachment concerning the deaths at the children’s school. She noted that the Department of War, which includes Hegseth, has not been transparent about the incident. She characterized the event as something that should not have happened and referred to the actions as potential war crimes.
Previously, Greene was one of the most visible and vocal supporters of the Make America Great Again movement. She often adopted the unapologetic political style associated with the president. Her recent break represents a significant split within the conservative base and challenges the grip Trump holds over his most ardent supporters.
By stepping down in the face of presidential opposition, Greene has followed a path similar to many moderate establishment Republicans who previously clashed with Trump. Her move underscores a growing trend of conservative lawmakers leaving the party leadership when they find themselves at odds with the president’s direction.
