Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment, citing abuse of power and Iran war concerns

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced Sunday he is a "hard yes" on impeaching Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, citing abuse of power and national security concerns. Jeffries predicted "incredibly strong support" among Democrats for the resolution, which accuses Hegseth of violating the War Powers Resolution and engineering a costly war in Iran. Rep. Thomas Massie plans to introduce the privileged resolution Monday, forcing a vote within two legislative days. President Donald Trump has defended Hegseth, saying he has "done a fantastic job" and intends to keep him. Hegseth dismissed the impeachment effort as political destruction, noting similar attempts against Trump failed.


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