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House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has indicated Democrats would back impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing his role in the unpopular Iran war launched by Donald Trump in February. Senior lawmakers said on Sunday, 8 November 2026, that Elon Musk would likely face a congressional probe once Democrats take control of Congress in January. On Monday, 9 November 2026, Kentucky Republican congressman Thomas Massie moved to force a House vote on impeaching Hegseth, putting pressure on fellow Republicans to decide whether to remove one of the administration's most prominent figures after the party's midterm defeat. The plans follow Democrats' comprehensive victory in the midterm elections. France 24 reported the statements, and the available excerpts gave no further details on votes, timing or formal steps.