Pat Ryan ties an impeachment case to winning subpoena power first
U.S. representative for New York and a member of the House Armed Services Committee
“To build a credible case, we have to leverage the subpoena power and other things that would come with a hypothetical majority to really make sure we have the receipts and it’s seen as a serious thing fitting our troops.”
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Politico reports Democratic plans for Pentagon oversight and possible impeachment if the party wins the House, quoting Rep. Robert Garcia and Rep. Pat Ryan directly. No second outlet carrying these specific quotations was located.
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Politico reports Ryan saying talk of impeaching Hegseth “will only ramp up,” while cautioning that “doing it the right way and succeeding is important.”
After the quotation
The article then carries the Pentagon’s response defending Hegseth. Ryan does not state a position on the resolutions now before the House.
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Case context: Should Pete Hegseth be impeached?
The label describes this statement’s response within the context above.
Why this label?
Relative to whether the House should impeach Hegseth, Ryan supports accountability yet conditions a credible impeachment case on investigative powers his party does not currently hold. He expressly cautions that “doing it the right way and succeeding is important,” which makes the position conditional rather than a present endorsement.
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“In supporting Trump’s constitutional violations and actively participating in, or even initiating, the actions noted above, Hegseth has failed to faithfully discharge the duties of his office. Further, Hegseth participated in multiple unauthorized, unsecured communications on Signal with individuals who are not government employees, jeopardizing national security and demonstrating a dangerous lack of judgment. He must be held accountable for his actions.”Read statement
MoveOn
“Hegseth has shown he cannot be trusted with the power of this office and this position. Impeachment and aggressive oversight are necessary steps to stop further abuses.”Read statement
Win Without War
“Hegseth is making people less safe — and it’s time for him to go.”Read statement