Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment as Democrats vow probes of Trump allies
Summary
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he supports a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which Republican Representative Thomas Massie has spearheaded. Jeffries and Representative Robert Garcia also said Democrats plan investigations of the Trump administration, including Stephen Miller’s role in immigration policy and Elon Musk’s work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).Key Facts
- Jeffries called himself a strong supporter of the Hegseth impeachment resolution and said he expected it to receive strong support.
- Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, spearheaded the resolution.
- Jeffries said Democrats would act aggressively in their first 100 days in the majority, focusing on affordability and what he called corruption in the Trump administration.
- Robert Garcia announced a bid to lead the House Oversight Committee, which can subpoena witnesses and documents.
- Garcia said Stephen Miller’s role in immigration policy warranted investigation.
- Garcia said Congress should examine DOGE’s federal workforce cuts and its access to sensitive government data.
- The article says the new Congress will be sworn in on January 3.
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