Pete Hegseth survives impeachment vote as Democrats prepare criminal charges
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth narrowly avoided impeachment on Tuesday, according to The Intercept. Congress member-elect Richard Ojeda (D-N.C.) told The Intercept he plans to bring both impeachment and criminal charges against Hegseth when Democrats take control of the House and Senate in January. Ojeda warned Hegseth at a press conference: 'Tick, tock! Get ready, asshole, because we're coming.'
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✓ Verified
- ✓Pete Hegseth narrowly avoided impeachment on Tuesday. (The Intercept)
- ✓Richard Ojeda told The Intercept he plans to impeach Hegseth and bring criminal charges. (The Intercept)
- ✓Ojeda made a public warning to Hegseth at a press conference. (The Intercept)
~ Interpretation
- ~Hegseth's future is 'anything but secure.' (The Intercept characterization)
- ~The Democratic caucus is 'enraged' over the impeachment vote outcome. (The Intercept characterization)
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