US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has declared his support for impeaching Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, describing himself as a “hard yes” on the proposed move.
Jeffries made his position known during an interview on ABC News’ This Week on Sunday, responding to questions about an impeachment resolution being prepared by outgoing Republican Representative Thomas Massie.
Massie, who represents Kentucky, plans to introduce the resolution as early as Monday, calling for a vote on Hegseth’s impeachment.
Jeffries said he would discuss the proposal with other Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday when members of Congress return to Washington.
Explaining his position, the House Minority Leader accused Hegseth of abusing his office, undermining national security and contributing to the war in Iran.
“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,” Jeffries said.
He also delivered a blunt assessment of the Defence Secretary’s future, declaring: “Pete Hegseth has got to go.”
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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