Rep. Jason Crow vows to remove Pentagon leader Pete Hegseth if Democrats regain control
During a televised interview, Rep. Jason Crow said his top priority would be to oust Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth if his party recaptures the House majority.
On a recent broadcast, Rep. Jason Crow identified removing Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth as his number-one goal should Democrats regain the House majority. He described Hegseth as failing to protect service members and called for competent leadership at the Pentagon. Crow referenced intelligence indicating Iran’s heightened targeting of U.S. personnel and named Russia and President Vladimir Putin as primary backers of Tehran’s efforts.
He also accused President Donald Trump of loosening sanctions that fund Russia’s war machine, arguing this puts American forces at risk. The remarks were made in response to questions about national-security threats and the United States’ military posture.
Why it matters
It signals a potential leadership shake-up at the Pentagon tied to upcoming congressional elections.
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