House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other party leaders are resisting similar efforts to impeach President Donald Trump to avoid internal party division and a return to the political battles of Trump's first term. This tactical shift to focus on Hegseth comes as the ongoing Iran war increases political pressure on the Republican party ahead of the mid-term elections next month.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Democrats Pivot Impeachment Push from Donald Trump to Pete Hegseth
US Politics11 days ago
The handling of military strikes in Iran and the Caribbean has led several House Democrats to call for the ouster of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Rep. Melanie Stansbury designated the secretary's impeachment as one of the top three priorities for the Democratic caucus next year, alleging he is a war criminal who oversaw unlawful killings and violated congressional war powers. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has also introduced an impeachment resolution that the House will consider after the November midterms.
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