Representative Jason Crow calls ousting War Secretary Pete Hegseth a top priority

Representative Jason Crow, a Colorado Democrat, said on Sunday that removing War Secretary Pete Hegseth is his primary goal if Democrats gain a majority in the House of Representatives following the November midterm elections. The Washington Examiner and CBS News reported that Crow made the statements during an interview with Margaret Brennan on the television programme Face the Nation. [1][2]

The Washington Examiner reported that Crow, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, was questioned regarding reports that Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton received intelligence about increased Iranian efforts targeting United States personnel. Crow stated that removing Hegseth is his primary objective if his party takes control of the House of Representatives. [1]

Crow has served as the United States representative for the sixth congressional district of Colorado since 2019. He is a lawyer, former U.S. Army officer, and the first Democratic party member to represent the district, which covers areas of the Denver metropolitan region including Aurora, Littleton, and Centennial. [3]

Pete Hegseth has served as the United States secretary of defense since 2025. He is a former television personality and U.S. Army veteran. [4]

According to CBS News polling, Democrats are currently on track to secure a narrow House majority of approximately 11 seats in the upcoming midterm elections. [2]