Hegseth faces impeachment push after Democrats' election win

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Sunday he supports impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of abusing power, undermining national security, and backing the costly Iran war that has driven up prices and made the US less safe. "Pete Hegseth must go," Jeffries told ABC News. Jeffries said Democrats will discuss an impeachment resolution when they meet Tuesday, their first gathering since the midterm elections. Several Democrats and Republicans have threatened impeachment, including Republican Thomas Massie, who plans to introduce articles next week. Hegseth faces pressure as President Donald Trump considers firing him following the Republicans' election defeat. Trump has publicly said he intends to keep Hegseth, though he acknowledged receiving many complaints about him. Experts say Hegseth, a key advocate for the Iran war, is a likely scapegoat for the administration's failures. Hegseth dismissed the impeachment effort as false accusations from a "disgruntled, defeated congressman."