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Thomas Massie: “I'm being polite here. What is an impeachment? An impeachment is just firing someone, really. You don't go to prison…”

On the recordNovember 9, 2026
I'm being polite here. What is an impeachment? An impeachment is just firing someone, really. You don't go to prison, you don't go to jail, you don't pay a fine. When the Democrats get in charge, they are going to be very vicious.
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Thomas Massie
Republican · Kentucky
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Comment on the nature of impeachment.

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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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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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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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My effort to impeach Secretary Hegseth is a much gentler version of what's coming when the Democrats assume control of the House and Senate next year.

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