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Hakeem Jeffries Backs Impeachment of Defense Secretary
United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has voiced full support for an impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Appearing on the television show This Week, Jeffries stated he is strongly in favor of the measure, asserting that Hegseth has abused his authority, damaged national security, and driven a war in Iran. The upcoming resolution is being led by outgoing Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky.
Democrats Prepare Aggressive Oversight in New Congress
The movement against Hegseth arrives as the Democratic Party prepares to assume control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate following major victories in the November 3 midterm elections. With the new Congress scheduled to be sworn in on January 3, Jeffries outlined plans for aggressive action during the first 100 days. He stated the incoming majority will focus on cost-of-living issues and investigate misconduct across Congress, the Supreme Court, and the executive branch.
Key investigative targets are already emerging within the House Oversight Committee:
- Stephen Miller: Representative Robert Garcia, who is seeking to lead the committee, indicated that White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller should be investigated over hardline immigration measures, including family separation policies and alleged due process violations.
- Elon Musk: Garcia also expressed interest in examining businessman Elon Musk's role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), citing concerns over widespread federal job reductions and potential compromises of sensitive personal data.
Trump Administration Responds to Investigation Threats
Trump administration officials have pushed back against the planned Democratic investigations. Speaking on CNN's State of the Union, Attorney General Todd Blanche asserted that the administration is ready to defend against efforts to probe or impeach officials, suggesting that Democratic lawmakers could face scrutiny over their own rhetoric.
President Donald Trump also condemned the opposition's strategy in a post on Truth Social, calling on the Department of Justice to investigate Democratic leaders over their intentions to target his allies and donors.
Source: Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment as Democrats vow probes of Trump allies