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Democrats Plan to Impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth Post-Midterms
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U.S. House Democrats are reportedly planning to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if they win a majority in the midterms, citing incompetence and alleged corruption. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie previously filed impeachment articles against Hegseth for alleged abuse of office regarding Iran hostilities. Meanwhile, Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel to discuss Iran, with Defense Minister Israel Katz also attending.
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- Democrats plan to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if they win the midterm elections.
- Rep. Thomas Massie previously filed impeachment articles against Hegseth for alleged abuse of office.
- Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel to discuss Iran.
- Democratic lawmakers have publicly criticized Hegseth, calling him incompetent and corrupt.
- Massie intends to force an impeachment vote shortly after the House returns on November 9.
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