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House candidate Cait Conley backs impeaching War Secretary Pete Hegseth

Conley labeled Hegseth a national security hazard, according to Fox News.

The short version

  • Democratic House candidate and Army veteran Cait Conley declared support for impeaching War Secretary Pete Hegseth.[Fox News]
  • Conley called Hegseth a hazard to American national security, drawing criticism from Republican opponent Mike Lawler's campaign.[Fox News]
  • The White House maintained that President Donald Trump continues to place complete trust in Hegseth.[Fox News]

Key facts

  • Democratic candidate Cait Conley stated that she would vote to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth.[Fox News]
  • Conley described Hegseth as a hazard to national security and a disgrace to his office.[Fox News]
  • Representative Mike Lawler's campaign manager condemned Conley's endorsement of impeachment.[Fox News]
  • House Democrats previously filed six impeachment articles directed at Hegseth.[Fox News]
  • Outgoing Senator Thom Tillis called on Donald Trump to replace Hegseth.[Fox News]
  • A White House spokeswoman affirmed that Trump retains full confidence in Hegseth.[Fox News]

Sources

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