Jeffries Says He Is a “Hard Yes” on Impeaching Defense Secretary Hegseth

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Sunday that he is a “hard yes” on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Appearing on ABC’s This Week, Jeffries stated, “I’m a hard yes on the Hegseth resolution. The so-called secretary of defense has abused his power, undermined our national security and engineered this reckless and costly war of choice in Iran, which has skyrocketed prices on the American people and made the country less safe. Pete Hegseth has got to go.”

The statement aligns Democratic leadership with a privileged resolution expected from outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.). Massie has said he plans to reintroduce an eight-article impeachment resolution as early as Monday. Massie previously advanced a similar measure earlier this year.

Jeffries, expected to become Speaker when Democrats assume control of the House in January following their midterm victories, said Democrats would discuss the resolution when members reconvene in Washington this week and predicted “incredibly strong support.”

Attorney General Todd Blanche has said the Justice Department will defend administration officials, including against congressional investigations once Democrats take power. President Trump, in his 60 Minutes interview, expressed confidence in Hegseth and called impeachment efforts “very unfair,” noting the administration’s military actions in Iran and Venezuela.

The Iran war and resulting energy prices were cited by multiple officials, including Trump and Vice President JD Vance, as significant factors in Republican midterm losses.