Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of violating the law on July 24, 2026. Massie stated that the Trump administration is attempting to characterize the Iran conflict as two separate wars to circumvent the need for congressional authorization. This accusation follows a report from The New York Times regarding actions taken by the Pentagon.
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Rep. Massie Accuses Defense Secretary Hegseth of Legal Violations Regarding Iran Conflict
Rep. Thomas Massie has accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of breaking the law by attempting to frame the Iran conflict as two separate wars. This claim was made in light of a report from The New York Times about Pentagon actions.
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