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Hakeem Jeffries says he is a 'hard yes' for Hegseth impeachment

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Just The News · collected 2026-11-09 · by Kevin Killough

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., announced he supports impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling it a "hard yes." Jeffries accused Hegseth of abusing power, undermining national security, and causing economic harm through his involvement in a war with Iran. He plans to discuss the resolution with fellow House Democrats when they meet in Washington following the midterm elections on Tuesday, believing there is significant support for impeachment within the party.
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As of November 9, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces potential impeachment in the House of Representatives due to his role in the US conflict with Iran. Republican Representative Thomas Massie from Kentucky is expected to reintroduce articles of impeachment against Hegseth. Despite President Donald Trump stating that Hegseth is "doing a very good job," multiple sources indicate that Trump has been questioning whether Hegseth should stay in his position following significant Republican losses in the midterm elections. Some Republicans are open to voting for Massie's resolution, which could lead to Hegseth facing an impeachment vote within days. This development highlights the political fallout from the war and its impact on key administration figures.

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Hakeem Jeffries says he is a 'hard yes' for Hegseth impeachment Jeffries said that House Democrats will have a conversation about whether there's enough support for the resolution when they convene in Washington for the first time after the midterm elections on Tuesday. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said that he'll support impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Jeffries told ABC News he's a "hard yes" on the proposed resolution to impeach Hegseth, saying Hegseth "abused his power, undermined our national security, and engineered this reckless and costly war of choice in Iran." As a result of the war, Jeffries added, the American people are facing "skyrocketing prices" and are less safe.
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Hakeem Jeffries says he is a 'hard yes' for Hegseth impeachment Jeffries said that House Democrats will have a conversation about whether there's enough support for the resolution when they convene in Washington for the first time after the midterm elections on Tuesday. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said that he'll support impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Jeffries told ABC News he's a "hard yes" on the proposed resolution to impeach Hegseth, saying Hegseth "abused his power, undermined our national security, and engineered this reckless and costly war of choice in Iran." As a result of the war, Jeffries added, the American people are facing "skyrocketing prices" and are less safe.
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Hakeem Jeffries says he is a 'hard yes' for Hegseth impeachment · assertive framing
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Hakeem Jeffries says he is a 'hard yes' for Hegseth impeachment · assertive framing

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Hakeem Jeffries says he is a 'hard yes' for Hegseth impeachment Jeffries said that House Democrats will have a conversation about whether there's enough support for the resolution when they convene in Washington for the first time after the midterm elections on Tuesday. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said that he'll support impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Jeffries told ABC News he's a "hard yes" on the proposed resolution to impeach Hegseth, saying Hegseth "abused his power, undermined our national security, and engineered this reckless and costly war of choice in Iran." As a result of the war, Jeffries added, the American people are facing "skyrocketing prices" and are less safe. asserted
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Jeffries said that House Democrats will have a conversation about whether there's enough support for the resolution when they convene in Washington for the first time after the midterm elections on Tuesday. asserted
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He said he believes there is "incredible support" for the resolution. asserted
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