Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) told Axios he is considering introducing articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over reports he authorized a second strike on a purported drug boat in the Caribbean.
Why it matters: Thanedar could once again find himself in conflict with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), who dismissed the prospect of impeachment during a press conference on Monday.
The Michigan congressman has repeatedly roused the anger of his Democratic colleagues this year by pushing rogue impeachment efforts against President Trump.
He briefly forced a Trump impeachment vote in May — as any individual House member can do with or without support from their leadership — but pulled it under intense pressure from party leaders.
Christ, Hakeem Jeffries is useless. “What’s the point of bringing articles of impeachment against Hegseth if Republicans won’t advance them?” It’s about the messaging. It’s about putting representatives on record. It’s about doing something, fucking ANYTHING, about these illegal strikes.
What’s the point of Hakeem Jeffries?
He can talk for a very long time then flex like he did something.
