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Thomas Massie: “What is an impeachment? An impeachment is just firing somebody, really. You don't go to prison. You don't go to jail.…”

On the recordNovember 10, 2026
What is an impeachment? An impeachment is just firing somebody, really. You don't go to prison. You don't go to jail. You don't pay a fine.
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Thomas Massie
Republican · Kentucky
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Massie explains his view on impeachment.

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Peter Brian Hegseth thus warrants impeachment and trial, removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States.

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I would like to see him go through the eight articles of impeachment. Just make the argument from a podium. You can use notes. Get the lawyers to help you. Tell us why you are not guilty of each of these eight articles of impeachment.

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