Cait Conley Backs Impeaching Pete Hegseth in NY-17 Race as GOP Brands Move Extreme
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 6
Cait Conley Backs Impeaching Pete Hegseth in NY-17 Race as GOP Brands Move Extreme
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 6
Summary
CNN’s "State of the Union" gave Cait Conley a national platform Sunday to say she would vote to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth if elected, calling him a hazard to U.S. national security.
The 16-year Army combat veteran said Hegseth had failed to protect America and service members, and she confirmed that "removing" him meant supporting articles of impeachment.
Mike Lawler’s campaign quickly used the remarks against the Democratic challenger in New York’s 17th District, saying her stance showed she was aligned with the party’s progressive wing.
Six House Democratic impeachment articles were introduced months ago over Hegseth’s handling of the Iran war, strikes on alleged drug vessels, Signal use and congressional oversight.
Pressure on Hegseth has widened beyond Democrats: Sen. Thom Tillis last week urged President Donald Trump to replace him, though the White House said Trump still has complete trust in him.