Democrats Target Pete Hegseth Impeachment Amid Lame-Duck Defense Battle

Senate Democrats are quietly considering impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the November 3 election to gain leverage over defense funding and policy decisions during a post-election lame-duck session. While President Trump supports Hegseth, some Republican senators oppose his removal of senior military leaders like Army Chief Randy George and Navy Secretary John Phelan. Democrats threaten to withhold emergency and regular Defense Department funds expiring on December 11 unless they receive cooperation from the administration.