1. United States
2. Maine
3. Letter

Please speak up in support of Representative Thomas Massie's articles of impeachment filed against Pete Hegseth. Please ensure his removal by voting to impeach and remove him. Impeachment is not a criminal trial based on the principle of innocent until proven guilty. Service as secretary of Defense is service in an office which requires loyalty to the constitution and the rule of law, competence and sound judgment. Hegseth has shown none of the required qualities. His lack of competence, experience, good judgment and egregious failure to respect both for the gravity of his role and the lives of our troops is a disgrace. To be brief: his conduct jeopardises their lives and our national security. Massie's articles are convincing and incontrovertible. I am counting on you to honor your oath to the constitution by voting to impeach and remove him