Rep. Jason Crow says ousting Hegseth is his top priority if Democrats win the House

On CBS's Face the Nation, Colorado Democrat Jason Crow said removing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would be his "priority number one" if Democrats retake the House in the midterms. Two right-leaning outlets led with the remark; CBS published the full transcript.

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Right · 2Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) said on CBS's "Face the Nation" on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, that ousting Pete Hegseth is his "priority number one" if Democrats retake the House majority. Right · 1Host Margaret Brennan had asked Crow, who sits on the Intelligence Committee, about a memo from Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton saying Iran had substantially increased efforts to target U.S. personnel. Right · 2Crow replied that "Iran remains a danger" and called Hegseth incompetent, saying he is not doing what is necessary to protect service members, who deserve "competent, serious, real leadership."

Right · 1Crow also said Russia is the primary supporter of Iran, criticised envoy Steve Witkoff for calling Vladimir Putin a humanitarian, and said President Trump had eased sanctions on Russia. Right · 1The Washington Examiner added that Democrats are broadly expected to investigate Trump administration members and potentially try to impeach Trump if they win the House. Mixed · 2The broadcast came nine days before the midterms; CBS's Battleground Tracker estimated Democrats on pace to take the House with 229 seats, with the Senate a toss-up.

Right · 1Brennan also asked Crow about Sen. Elissa Slotkin, who faces ethics complaints over remarks seen as discouraging people from serving in the Trump administration; Crow said people should not want to work for a "corrupt administration." Left · 1The same CBS episode featured Attorney General Todd Blanche, Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa and Sen. Thom Tillis, and was billed as also covering Elon Musk's control over satellite access for Ukraine.

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Framing: CBS published the full episode transcript, with Crow one of several guests, alongside the Justice Department, Alaska Senate race and Texas governor segments.
Emphasis: Election closing arguments, DOJ actions and polling; Crow billed mainly for the Musk/SpaceX discussion.
For example: “Attorney General Todd Blanche Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado Anthony Salvanto” — CBS News

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Framing: Both outlets made Crow's pledge to oust Hegseth the headline, presenting it as a Democratic priority.
Emphasis: The Hegseth remark; the Examiner adds expected investigations and impeachment.
Leaves out or plays down: Neither mentions the Musk/SpaceX topic or the Blanche interview.
For example: “Rep. Crow: 'My Priority Number One' Is Ousting Pete Hegseth” — Breitbart

“Democrats are broadly expected to investigate members of the Trump administration and potentially attempt to impeach President Donald Trump himself” — Washington Examiner