New Dems Call for Secretary Hegseth’s Resignation

Washington, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) and New Democrat Coalition National Security Working Group Chair Gil Cisneros (CA-31) issued a statement following the release of an unclassified Inspector General report that found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth endangered the lives of U.S. servicemembers by recklessly compromising sensitive military intelligence. 

Reps. Schneider, Cisneros, and additional New Dem leaders have repeatedly called on Hegseth to resign due to his disregard for the rule of law and members of the Armed Forces.

“The Inspector General’s report confirms what we’ve known all along: Secretary Hegseth is incompetent, reckless, and a threat to the lives of the men and women who serve in the Armed Forces.

“A true leader is responsible and accountable – Hegseth is no such leader. He failed to take responsibility for this shameful incident and refused to cooperate with the independent investigation. Now he is denying any accountability for the likely illegal double-tap strike in the Caribbean.

“Time and time again, the Secretary has lied, dodged, deflected, and shockingly scapegoated his subordinates. He is a disgrace to the office he holds and should resign immediately before his actions cost American lives.”

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