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Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed has called for Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to resign amid increasing demands for his impeachment. El-Sayed criticized Hegseth's handling of the ongoing war in Iran, stating, "Why are you still doing this job? You are really bad at this," during an interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins. He further urged Hegseth to "just resign" to avoid being removed from office, as reported by The Hill.
El-Sayed, who recently won the Senate race in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim American elected to the upper chamber, accused Hegseth of failing his responsibilities and mishandling the war. He tied the conflict to economic challenges faced by American families, noting voter frustration over inflation and energy costs, according to TRT World.
The calls for Hegseth's impeachment followed a significant Democratic victory in the midterm elections, where they secured key races in several battleground states. Despite this, House Republicans voted 211-204 to shelve the impeachment measure, delaying the effort until the next Congress, as reported by The Wrap.
Outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) led the impeachment efforts, accusing Hegseth of abusing his powers, including his conduct in the war in Iran. President Donald Trump defended Hegseth, expressing confidence in his performance and criticizing Massie's impeachment attempt as a failure.