House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says he’s a ‘hard yes’ on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has officially endorsed the impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The resolution, led by Rep. Thomas Massie, cites concerns over national security and the handling of the war in Iran.
Why it matters
This endorsement signals a unified Democratic front against a high-ranking cabinet official, potentially escalating political instability within the administration.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said he is a “hard yes” on supporting efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which are expected to be brought to a vote this week. Asked in an interview on ABC’s “This Week” whether he would support Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., in his efforts to impeach Hegseth, Jeffries confirmed he supported the push. “I’m a hard yes on the Hegseth resolution,” Jeffries said. “The so-called secretary of defense has abused his power, undermined our national security and engineered this reckless and costly war of choice in Iran, which has skyrocketed prices on the American people and made the country less safe.” “Pete Hegseth has got to go,” he added. Jeffries’ support is a major endorsement of impeachment efforts against Hegseth and signals how other House Democrats could ultimately vote on the measure.
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