Jeffries backs impeaching Hegseth over Iran war and alleged abuse of power

independent.co.uk —

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Sunday he is a "hard yes" on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing alleged abuse of power and the Iran war. Jeffries stated "Pete Hegseth has got to go" during an ABC News interview. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie plans to introduce an impeachment resolution Monday, arguing Hegseth launched Operation Epic Fury airstrikes on February 28 without congressional approval as required by the War Powers Resolution of 1973. Democrats, who regained majorities in last week's midterms, may target Trump allies like Hegseth and Robert F Kennedy Jr rather than attempt a third Trump impeachment. Hegseth has dismissed the effort as "political theater," while Trump defended him, saying "we won Iran." Democrats had reportedly prepared subpoenas and sought Pentagon whistleblowers before the midterms, though Hegseth's potential escape routes, including a Senate run, have reportedly closed.


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