'Pete Hegseth is next up': Hakeem Jeffries vows to dismiss War Secretary after coming to majority

By The Economic Times

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Hakeem Jeffries is turning up the pressure on the Trump administration as Democrats prepare for a high-stakes battle in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. Jeffries has been rallying Democratic supporters and emphasizing affordability, healthcare, government accountability, and the fight to regain control of the House of Representatives. At recent campaign events in Pennsylvania, Hakeem Jeffries and Josh Shapiro have urged voters to support Democratic candidates in competitive congressional districts. The minority leader claimed that the way they ousted former US Attorney General Pam Bondi and former DHS Secretary Kristy Noem, once they come in the majority, they will run War Secretary Pete Hegseth 'out of the town.' Targeting the MAGA extremists, his message centers on rising living costs, healthcare concerns, and holding the Trump administration accountable for its decisions, especially the prolonged Iran war and rising fuel prices. Jeffries has expressed confidence that Democrats can

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