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Hakeem Jeffries supports impeaching Pete Hegseth

Outlets report that House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries strongly supports impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over allegations of misconduct.

Hakeem Jeffries
Hakeem Jeffries
Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth
Photos · Hakeem Jeffries: Office of Representative Hakeem Jeffries, Public domain · Pete Hegseth: U.S. Department of Defense, Public domain / Wikimedia Commons · shown in black and white

At a glance

  • House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated he is a "hard yes" on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.23
  • Jeffries alleged that Hegseth has abused his power and undermined national security.23

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries publicly expressed support for impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.123

Jeffries stated on Sunday that he is a "hard yes" regarding an impeachment resolution against the defense secretary.23

In his remarks, Jeffries accused Hegseth of abusing his power and harming national security.23

Where sources agree

  • Jeffries supports impeaching Pete Hegseth3 of 3
  • Jeffries declared he is a hard yes on impeachment2 of 3
  • Jeffries accused Hegseth of abusing power2 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1The New York TimesJeffries Backs Impeaching Hegseth as Democrats Push for Accountability ↗
  2. 2Washington ExaminerJeffries a ‘hard yes’ on Hegseth impeachment ahead of expected Massie resolution ↗
  3. 3The HillHakeem Jeffries says he's a 'hard yes' to impeach Hegseth ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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