Hegseth faces impeachment push as House Democrats unite

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York declared his full support for impeaching Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Sunday. Speaking on ABC News, Jeffries described his position as a hard yes, arguing that the defense secretary has abused his power and made the country less safe.

Jeffries stated that the resolution targets Hegseth for engineering a costly war of choice in Iran, which he said has skyrocketed prices for Americans. The minority leader told the program that the secretary has got to go, linking the removal effort to concerns over national security and economic impact.

The House Democratic Conference plans to discuss the resolution on Tuesday morning when members return to Washington following the midterm election. Jeffries predicted incredibly strong support among his caucus for the measure, though he noted the group would hold a formal conversation to align on strategy.

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky intends to reintroduce a privileged resolution to impeach Hegseth as early as Monday. By raising a question of privilege on the House floor, Massie would force leadership to schedule a vote within two legislative days. This procedural move bypasses the committee process and accelerates the timeline for a floor decision.

Massie’s proposal includes eight articles of impeachment. The document accuses Hegseth of violating the War Powers Resolution of 1973, among other alleged offenses. The resolution marks a continuation of a long-standing feud between the outgoing Republican lawmaker and the president.

President Donald Trump has defended Hegseth, telling reporters on Thursday that the secretary has done a fantastic job. The president also stated he has every intention to keep Hegseth in his role. Hegseth responded to the impeachment threat in a social media video posted on the same day, calling the articles of impeachment a sham driven by the politics of personal destruction.