House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Monday he is “a hard yes” on the impeachment resolution targeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking at a House Democratic briefing in the Capitol. He accused Hegseth of abusing his power and undermining America’s national security.
“Let’s take one step at a time. Right in front of us right now is the Hegseth impeachment resolution. I’m a hard yes, as I’ve made clear, on the impeachment resolution. Pete Hegseth has abused his power, undermined America’s national security, and he’s the architect of the reckless and costly failed war of choice in Iran, which has skyrocketed gas prices on everyday Americans, made the country less safe, and Iran is stronger now than they were before Operation Epic Failure, led by Pete Hegseth, began.”
Rep. Thomas Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday afternoon. Jeffries, the incoming Democratic leader, backs the resolution, setting up a House fight over the defense secretary’s future.
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