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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Top House Democrat Backs Hegseth Impeachment Over Iran War
Caption: Top House Democrat Backs Hegseth Impeachment Over Iran War. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has firmly backed impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over alleged misconduct. Jeffries accused Hegseth of abusing power, weakening national security and driving America's costly war in Iran. Republican congressman Thomas Massie could introduce his resolution on Monday, setting out eight articles of impeachment. The allegations include launching military action against Iran without obtaining the congressional authorisation required by law. President Donald Trump defended Hegseth, calling impeachment demands unfair and claiming victories in Iran and Venezuela. The Pentagon insisted it had followed the law, while Hegseth dismissed the impeachment effort as political. Democrats will control Congress from January, with enough House seats to approve impeachment articles against Hegseth. However, removing him requires a two-thirds Senate majority, meaning Democrats would also need support from Republicans. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Pete Hegseth,Hakeem Jeffries,Thomas Massie,Donald Trump,US Defense Secretary,impeachment proceedings,Iran war,US Congress,Democratic Party,Republican Party,eight articles of impeachment,unauthorized military action,Pentagon,national security,Senate impeachment trial
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