House Democrats signal they will seek to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if their party regains control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections. Hakeem Jeffries, the top House Democrat, says Democrats would take steps to “run” Hegseth out of the Pentagon if President Trump does not push him out himself. The discussion is framed around a potential change in congressional control and what House Democrats would do early in the next term.
Several outlets describe the potential approach as extending beyond immediate rhetoric. One account says Democrats are considering impeachment efforts if they win, while another focuses on the broader goal of ousting Hegseth. Coverage also notes that the Pentagon has defended Hegseth and pushed back on criticisms, and that different lawmakers point to a range of alleged issues, including how he has handled military matters and personnel changes.
Across the reports, there is also reference to political dynamics beyond Democrats, including the possibility of impeachment efforts that involve other lawmakers. Overall, outlets broadly agree on the core message from House Democratic leadership, while differing on how prominently impeachment plans are emphasized and how specific allegations are detailed.
