Cheektowaga, N.Y. (WBEN) - Count Congressman Tim Kennedy (D, NY-26) among the growing legion of Congressional members who want to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
"He's got to go," Kennedy said Monday morning before departing for Washington, D.C. at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. "He's earned it."
Kennedy made his comments in his first press briefing since easily winning re-election on Nov. 3.
The Buffalo Congressman touched on a number of issues during his 25-minute briefing held before he was headed back to Washington.
Among the topics was the fate of Hegseth, who is under political fire for pushing forward with the unsanctioned war with Iran, and general disrespect of members of the military.
Since September, Congressman Thomas Massie (R, KY-4) has been leading the charge to have Hegseth impeached. His measure is gaining political steam in Washington, although President Donald Trump said he backs Hegseth.
The strong Democratic Party showing in last week's mid-term elections gives Massie - and others - a stronger bully pulpit to have Hegseth impeached.
However, many Republican Congressional members that are aligned with President Trump may attempt to have any impeachment vote either tabled or sent to committee.
The impeachment momentum gained a key ally during the weekend when Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D, NY-8) said he would back any such vote.
At issue: The war with Iran that has resulted in a spike in gas, food and other prices as well as allegations that Hegseth has abused his power as defense secretary not only with Iran but allegedly unlawful attacks on suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean waters.
Kennedy says he expects he and his fellow Congressional members will vote on Hegseth's impeachment - perhaps as soon as Tuesday.
"I hope the people on the other side of the aisle feel the same way," he said.
Congressman Tim Kennedy will vote for Hegseth's impeachment, citing a number of reasons
Congressman Tim Kennedy will vote for Hegseth's impeachment, citing a number of reasons
