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Trump stands by Hegseth amid doubts
Trump publicly backs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as reports suggest he may face removal after Republican midterm losses.
In brief
Trump publicly backs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as reports suggest he may face removal after Republican midterm losses. President Trump says Pete Hegseth is doing a very good job despite reports he might be replaced after Republicans lost control of Congress. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Trump defends Hegseth publicly
President Donald Trump publicly stated Pete Hegseth is doing a very good job as questions grow about his future with the administration.
“No, I think he’s doing a very good job”
Reports suggest Trump questions Hegseth
CBS News reports Trump has been asking advisers whether Hegseth should stay on after Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses.
Hegseth linked to Iran war
Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran conflict for Tuesday’s election losses, saying even the president agrees the war caused the defeat.
“The reason we lost is the war”
Hegseth's political fallout
Fox News reports some insiders believe Hegseth could take blame for the political fallout from the Iran war.
Impeachment threat looms
Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth for allegedly abusing his office during the Iran war.
“The war against Iran”
Potential replacement
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is one name being floated as a possible replacement for Hegseth if Trump makes a change.
Hegseth's Senate ambitions
Trump said Hegseth could be very popular if appointed to Tennessee’s Senate seat after Senator Marsha Blackburn’s gubernatorial victory.
“He would be very popular”
Pentagon under scrutiny
Democrats plan to scrutinize Hegseth and the Pentagon after gaining control of Congress following the midterms.
Gas prices rise
The Iran war has driven gas prices to a record national average of $4.15 per gallon on Election Day.
“$4.15 per gallon”
Defense spending at risk
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said Hegseth's strained relationship with lawmakers is undermining the administration's push for a $1.5 trillion defense spending package.
“$1.5 trillion defense spending package”
Hegseth's commitment
Hegseth's spokesperson said he is 100% committed to leading the Defense Department through the end of Trump’s term.
“100% committed”
Hegseth's military record
Hegseth has been one of the war’s most vocal supporters and criticized military efforts in Venezuela and Yemen.
Trump's stance on replacement
Trump has made no decision to remove Hegseth, according to CBS News reports.
Hegseth's potential Senate run
Hegseth has reportedly expressed interest in the Tennessee Senate vacancy and conducted an informal campaign.
Congressional oversight begins
Democrats will gain subpoena power over Pentagon officials when the new Congress convenes in January.
Hegseth's political future
Hegseth faces potential removal from office as questions grow about his future with the Trump administration.
The big picture
President Trump says Pete Hegseth is doing a very good job despite reports he might be replaced after Republicans lost control of Congress.
