Democratic voters are lashing out at their own party after 11 House lawmakers failed to show up for a pivotal vote that could have advanced impeachment proceedings against War Secretary Pete Hegseth. The GOP-controlled House narrowly defeated the measure 211-204 on Tuesday, with all but one Republican—Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who introduced the impeachment resolutions—voting to kill the effort.
Missing Democrats Spark Outrage
Had all Democrats been present, they would have had the votes to move forward with impeaching Hegseth, a top Trump administration official. The absence of high-profile members like Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) triggered a wave of anger from progressive activists and commentators.
Ben Rhodes, former deputy national security advisor under President Obama, called the no-shows a “giant warning sign” in a post on X. Meanwhile, Young Turks host Cenk Uygur accused Democratic leadership of giving members a “greenlight to miss the vote,” suggesting pressure from pro-Israel lobbyists played a role.
Traffic Jam or Leadership Failure?
Axios reported that some missing Democrats were stuck in traffic after a political event near the Capitol, but that explanation did little to calm the backlash. Left-wing commentator Krystal Ball slammed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) for what she called a “major fail” in party discipline.
Jeffries, speaking to reporters, downplayed the significance of the vote but hinted at future action. “This is not the end of it,” he said. “It’s just the beginning.”
Hegseth Fires Back
The War Secretary didn’t hold back in his response, dismissing Massie’s impeachment push as a “political spectacle” driven by “ego and resentment.” He warned that removing him would endanger national security and undermine U.S. military operations abroad.
Despite Tuesday’s reprieve, Hegseth may not be in the clear for long. Democrats are poised to take control of the House in January, and key leaders have already vowed to renew impeachment efforts.
Source: www.dailywire.com — https://www.dailywire.com/news/far-left-voters-melt-down-after-dems-fail-to-impeach-hegseth