Jeffries predicts strong Democratic support for impeaching Defense Secretary Hegseth

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries expects strong Democratic support for Republican Representative Thomas Massie's effort to impeach U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Jeffries said he will back the resolution when Congress reconvenes this week. Jeffries accused Hegseth of abusing his powers, undermining national security, and orchestrating the costly war in Iran that raised prices for Americans. He stated "Hegseth must go" and predicted the impeachment measure will receive very strong backing from his caucus. Jeffries took a more cautious stance on impeaching President Donald Trump, saying he hasn't discussed it with his members. He also called Trump's choice of Stephen Miller for chief of staff "a terrible pick" and pledged to firmly oppose their agenda.