# Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment as Democrats vow probes of Trump allies

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-09 00:07 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/9/jeffries-backs-hegseth-impeachment-as-democrats-vow-probes-of-trump-allies?traffic_source=rss

> House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed an impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of abusing power and undermining national security. Democrats plan to use their incoming congressional majorities to investigate the Trump administration and its officials, including Stephen Miller and Elon Musk.

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