US: Calls for Hegseth's impeachment following GOP midterm losses

Following significant Republican midterm losses, growing bipartisan pressure in Congress is targeting Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for impeachment.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has backed calls to impeach US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, as reported by the Jerusalem Post and Bloomberg. The push follows Republican Congressman Thomas Massie’s intent to force an impeachment vote, alleging Hegseth bypassed congressional authority to conduct the war in Iran. According to Axios, the Republican midterm defeat has intensified party frustration, potentially increasing support for the impeachment across party lines.

Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reported that allies have urged Vice President Vance to sit out the 2028 election, as major donors shift focus to Ron DeSantis. Further details have not yet been released.