Hard Yes: Hakeem Jeffries Announces Support for Hegseth Impeachment
Jeffries backs impeachment resolution
Jeffries said he expected “incredibly strong support” among Democrats. He also accused Hegseth of abusing power, weakening national security and engineering what he called a costly war of choice in Iran.
Massie plans another attempt
Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican who is leaving Congress and has frequently clashed with Trump, said he plans to reintroduce a privileged impeachment resolution as early as Monday.
A question of privilege would require House leaders to schedule a vote within two legislative days. Massie’s resolution sets out eight impeachment articles, including an allegation that Hegseth violated the War Powers Resolution of 1973.
Trump and Hegseth respond
Trump has defended Hegseth, saying Thursday that the secretary had done “a fantastic job.” Trump also told interviewer Jonathan Karl he intended to keep him. Hegseth called the impeachment articles politically motivated and said they would not succeed. He also defended himself in a video posted on social media Thursday.
Key points
- Jeffries said he is a “hard yes” on impeaching Hegseth.
- Democrats plan to discuss the resolution at their Tuesday meeting.
- Massie intends to reintroduce his privileged resolution as early as Monday.
- The resolution contains eight articles, including an alleged War Powers Resolution violation.