Democratic leader backs Republican impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Hegseth
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced support for a Republican-sponsored resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing alleged abuse of power and the ongoing conflict in Iran.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said on ABC News' This Week that he will vote for a resolution being prepared by Republican Representative Thomas Massie to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Jeffries added that House Democrats plan to discuss the proposal when Congress reconvenes on Tuesday.
Jeffries accused Hegseth of abusing his authority, undermining national security and escalating the war in Iran, which he said has increased costs for Americans. He said Democrats will also seek measures to end U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict after they gain a majority in January.
Hegseth dismissed the impeachment effort as a political campaign, stating in a video that it "won’t work with me" and that it is "all about the politics of personal destruction."
Massie first introduced an impeachment resolution against Hegseth in September, but Republican leaders postponed a vote until after the November midterm elections. The new resolution is expected to be filed this week, with a vote potentially following shortly thereafter.