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Pentagon backlash against Pete Hegseth

journalismSep 10, 202619432

Politico reports Democrats are preparing an aggressive oversight campaign of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if they retake the House, including a “blitz” of public inquiries and the possibility of impeachment. Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) warned “Hegseth and crew better buckle up and lawyer up because we are coming at them full on.” Democrats cite Hegseth’s controversies, including the Iran war, accusations of war crimes, and alleged purges of military officers, as grounds for scrutiny. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), who would chair House Oversight if Democrats flip the chamber, said “Hegseth should not be in office” and that impeachment conversations are ongoing. Pentagon spokesperson Kingsley Wilson defended Hegseth as “a transformative leader,” saying the department is unified behind his vision. Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) framed oversight priorities around troop safety, accusing Hegseth of incompetence, corruption, and endangering service members; House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has not endorsed impeachment yet.

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