# Democrats set to target Hegseth and Musk after midterm rout

https://mins.news/en/video/135344

- France 24 English, 2026-11-09 10:19 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXydC7d9rWY

> House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said he and fellow Democrats would support impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his role in the unpopular Iran war launched by Donald Trump in February. Senior lawmakers said Elon Musk may also face a congressional probe after Democrats take control of Congress in January following their sweeping midterm victory.

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