Jeffries Backs Hegseth Impeachment as Democrats Prepare January House Takeover After 2026 Midterm Wins
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Updated · The Washington Post · Nov 8
Jeffries Backs Hegseth Impeachment as Democrats Prepare January House Takeover After 2026 Midterm Wins
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Nov 8
Summary
ABC’s “This Week” gave Hakeem Jeffries a national platform Sunday to declare he is a “hard yes” on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Jeffries said he will discuss the push with fellow Democrats when lawmakers return Tuesday, accusing Hegseth of abusing power, harming national security and driving a costly war in Iran.
Thomas Massie, an outgoing Republican from Kentucky, is leading the effort and plans to introduce a resolution as early as Monday seeking an impeachment vote.
January could reshape the fight: Democrats are set to control both chambers after last week’s 2026 midterm victories, while Hegseth has dismissed Massie’s resolution as a “sham.”