Democratic Representative-elect Nancy Lacore Discusses Possible Impeachment of Defense Secretary

Democratic Representative-elect Nancy Lacore, who recently won South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, expressed concerns about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s leadership. She suggested that there might be enough grounds for impeachment against him. Lacore made these remarks on CBS News’ Face the Nation, indicating that the impeachment issue could be resolved before she assumes office in January.

Lacore’s victory resulted from her campaign’s focus on Hegseth’s management of the Pentagon. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also showed support for the impeachment effort, backing a Republican-led resolution introduced by Representative Thomas Massie.

What Nancy Lacore Said About Impeaching Pete Hegseth

When asked by moderator Margaret Brennan about potential impeachable offenses by Hegseth, Lacore mentioned issues with the war in Iran and activities around Venezuela but did not provide specific details. She criticized the broader problems of corruption and strategic mismanagement.

Lacore, a former Navy admiral, has been vocal about her opinions on Hegseth, describing him as unqualified and damaging to national security. She accused him of neglecting military readiness and proper strategy.

Pete Hegseth Fired Nancy Lacore From Navy Reserve Post

Adding a personal dimension to her critique, Lacore was dismissed as chief of the Navy Reserve by Hegseth in 2025. Lacore claims she never received a clear reason for her removal. Her military background played a significant role in her congressional campaign, leading to her political journey.

She defeated Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt, who conceded after an election campaign partially focused on Lacore’s military experience and Hegseth’s Pentagon leadership.

Pete Hegseth Impeachment Effort Gains Support

The push to impeach Hegseth is growing, with Rep. Massie planning to reintroduce a resolution accusing the Secretary of unauthorized military actions and dismissing senior military leaders. Massie has highlighted issues like violating the War Powers Resolution. He indicated he might drop the impeachment pursuit if Hegseth resigns.

Meanwhile, Jeffries confirmed his support for Massie’s resolution, criticizing Hegseth for undermining national security and contributing to costly conflicts, particularly the conflict in Iran.

The Republican-controlled House could act on Massie’s planned resolution before January. If the issue persists into the next Congress, Lacore may find herself voting on the fate of Hegseth, who ended her Navy career.

The impeachment process requires a simple majority in the House for approval, followed by a two-thirds Senate majority for conviction and removal.

Lacore expressed confidence that the situation will be resolved before her Congressional tenure begins, stating, “I do believe that this will be handled before I get there.”