# Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment: ‘He has got to go’

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- The Guardian, 2026-11-08 19:11 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/08/pete-hegseth-impeachment-hakeem-jeffries

> House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says he is a “hard yes” on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of abusing power and engineering the Iran war. Republican Thomas Massie plans to reintroduce an impeachment resolution, and Democrats will discuss their support when lawmakers return.

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