# Democrats set to target Hegseth and Musk after midterm rout

https://mins.news/en/item/135339

- France 24, 2026-11-09 10:19 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261109-dems-set-to-go-after-hegseth-musk-following-midterms-rout

> House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries indicated that he and fellow Democrats would support impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his role in Donald Trump’s unpopular Iran war, launched in February. Senior lawmakers said Sunday that Elon Musk is also likely to face a congressional probe after Democrats take control of Congress in January.

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