Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment as Democrats vow probes of Trump allies

What the report says

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has said he supports impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as Democrats prepare to use their incoming control of Congress to investigate President Donald Trump’s administration and close allies, according to Al Jazeera. Jeffries made the remarks on ABC’s This Week, where he said the impeachment push against Hegseth should move forward and argued that the defense secretary had abused his power and harmed national security.

The article says Democrats, buoyed by their November 3 midterm victories, are planning an aggressive early agenda that includes oversight of what they describe as corruption and abuses under Trump. Jeffries, who is expected to become House speaker when the new Congress is seated on January 3, said Democrats will focus on affordability and on examining wrongdoing in Congress, the Supreme Court and the administration.

Al Jazeera also reported that Representative Robert Garcia is seeking to lead the House Oversight Committee, the chamber’s main investigative panel. Garcia has signaled interest in probing White House chief of staff Stephen Miller and businessman Elon Musk, citing immigration policy, federal workforce cuts and possible data-security concerns tied to the Department of Government Efficiency.

The White House and Trump pushed back strongly, with Attorney General Todd Blanche warning of possible counterinvestigations and Trump calling for Justice Department action against Democrats. The standoff underscores how the new congressional majority could trigger a series of hearings, subpoenas and impeachment fights over Trump administration conduct.