Jeffries Declares Hard Yes on Hegseth
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D‑N.Y., announced on ABC’s "This Week" that he is a "hard yes" on supporting Rep. Thomas Massie’s effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Jeffries said the secretary has abused power, undermined national security, and engineered a costly war in Iran that has raised prices for Americans. He added that Hegseth must leave. The endorsement signals how other House Democrats may vote. The impeachment resolution is expected to be filed early this week, with a vote to follow. Massie previously filed a resolution in September, but Republican leaders canceled votes. Trump has denied plans to replace Hegseth.
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Timeline
- On October 4 2024 Hegseth releases video calling Massie disgruntled.
- On October 5 2024 Trump denies plans to replace Hegseth.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Potential shift in defense policy debate Possible long-term US impact: Possible change in national security leadership Most affected groups: Defense contractors, veterans, Middle East policy makers Reader priority: High for political analysts and security experts
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NBC News — Jeffries Declares Hard Yes on Hegseth
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