'He's got to go': Hakeem Jeffries calls for Hegseth's removal but stops short of impeachment

Source: NPR · 06 de novembro de 2026 às 08:58 · 1 d ago

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Speaking with Morning Edition , Hakeem Jeffries discussed ending the Iran war, holding Trump accountable and calls for new Democratic leadership, but offered few specifics on how Democrats would deliver.

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