Presumptive House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries Declares Himself a ‘Hard Yes’ on Impeaching Pete Hegseth

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated he is a “hard yes” to impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, believing Hegseth abused his power and endangered national security. Jeffries cited Hegseth’s role in a war in Iran and other alleged illegal actions as reasons for impeachment. He anticipates strong Democratic support for the resolution when Congress reconvenes.

• Hakeem Jeffries supports impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
• Jeffries cites abuse of power, undermining national security, and engineering a war in Iran as reasons for impeachment.
• He believes Hegseth’s actions have increased prices for Americans and made the country less safe.
• Jeffries expects strong Democratic support for the impeachment resolution.
• Complaints against Hegseth include his conduct of the Iran war, seizing a Venezuelan leader, and illegal strikes in Yemen.