“Dead Man Walking”: Officials Say Hegseth Has to Go

Following the Democratic landslide victory in the midterm elections, which resulted in firm control of both the House and Senate, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is facing increasing pressure from lawmakers. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, both contenders for leadership positions within the Democratic Party, have declared their intent to remove Hegseth from his position.

Additionally, Rep. Robert Garcia and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, have called for Hegseth to be "lawyered up." Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, with support from Democrats, is also planning to introduce eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth, accusing him of high crimes and misdemeanors.

Defense officials suggest that Hegseth's days at the Pentagon are numbered, with some even describing him as "dead man walking." Allegations of undermining the rule of law, harming the U.S. military, pursuing leak investigations, spurring religious extremism, and diminishing the department due to scandals and culture-war antics have contributed to the mounting pressure on Hegseth.