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Claire Finkelstein

MYSTERIOUS: Democrats fumbled the hegseth impeachment that could be a blessing in disguise - You Need To See This

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‘A more targeted set of articles against Pete Hegseth in the new Congress might stand a better chance of success.’ Photograph: Kylie Cooper/Reuters

A traffic jam, combined with disorganization on the part of Democrats, enabled House Republicans to scuttle the representative Thomas Massie’s articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth on Wednesday.

While recriminations are now flying among Democrats, the fumble may have been a blessing in disguise. Democrats can now refocus the articles against the defense secretary, possibly to better effect.

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