Rep.-elect Brad Lander (D-NY) has publicly backed impeachment proceedings against several high-profile Trump administration officials, including Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and FBI Director Kash Patel. Lander accused the three of betraying their duties in office.
Lander’s Impeachment Push
When asked by a reporter whether there was congressional interest in impeaching Hegseth or former President Donald Trump, Lander made his stance clear. “I’d like to impeach Hegseth, I’d like to see us impeach Kash Patel. I’d like to see us impeach RFK Jr.,” he said. “All of whom look to me like they have betrayed their requirements of their office.”
Lander suggested bringing the impeachment resolutions to the Senate to test lawmakers’ willingness to hold the officials accountable. He also outlined a broader Democratic agenda, including reversing healthcare cuts, ending tariffs, and investigating alleged abuses by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Democratic Momentum for Impeachment
Lander’s remarks align with growing Democratic calls to target Trump-era officials. Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) recently stated on CNN that while Trump should not be the first impeachment target, accountability for his administration is necessary. “We have an obligation to hold people to account,” Dean said, suggesting a focus on “softer targets” first.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has also voiced strong support for impeaching Hegseth, calling him out for “abusing his power” and escalating military conflicts. “The so-called secretary of defense has undermined our national security,” Jeffries told ABC News.
Broader Accountability Demands
Beyond impeachment, Lander emphasized the need for investigations into controversial policies and figures, including Elon Musk’s role in Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) budget cuts. He also demanded justice for individuals like Alex Pretti and Renee Good, whose deaths he linked to broader systemic failures.
With Democrats now controlling both chambers of Congress, the push for investigations and potential impeachments could gain traction in the coming months.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/11/09/democrat-rep-elect-brad-lander-in-favor-of-impeaching-hegseth-rfk-jr-kash-patel/