Trump Weighs Firing Hegseth After GOP Midterm Losses: CBS News
Trump is consulting advisers on whether to replace Pete Hegseth as Democrats prepare to control both chambers, sources said.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump consulted advisers about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's future following Republicans' catastrophic losses in Tuesday's midterm elections.
- Vice President JD Vance attributed the party's election performance to the Iran War, writing on Wednesday that the conflict was the primary reason Republicans lost.
- White House aides reportedly blame Adm. Brad Cooper and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine for the Iran War strategy; spokeswoman Anna Kelly insisted Trump "has full confidence in Secretary Hegseth."
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is being floated as a potential successor, with sources suggesting he could secure Senate confirmation during the lame-duck session before his term ends in Jan.
- Secretary Hegseth faces significant challenges in Jan as Democrats may intensify impeachment efforts once they control the Senate, potentially forcing Trump's hand on replacement.
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Trump weighs making Pete Hegseth the fall guy for Republicans’ crushing Midterm loss: ‘Knives are definitely out for him’
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is ruling out taking a Senate appointment to avoid a grueling impeachment fight — as President Trump considers whether to make him his whipping boy for the brutal midterm election wipeout.
Is Pete Hegseth's job safe with Iran war taking the blame for GOP midterm loss?
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth maintains President Donald Trump’s support but faces a tidal wave of opposition following the midterm elections, which could threaten his job security. Trump said the secretary is “doing a very good job” in his first public comments following the “bluenami” during a White House event on Wednesday. Nonetheless, Congressional Democrats […]
The president consults his advisors on Pete Hegseth’s continuity, according to CBS News. Although Trump denied that he would consider dismissing him, substitutes are already rumored.
Hegseth's future draws ominous predictions from insiders after GOP losses, but Trump isn't budging yet - NEW YORK TIMES POST
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump stood by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, saying he was doing “a very good job” even as current and former administration figures continued to question how long the Pentagon chief could remain in his post after Republicans’ bruising midterm losses. “I think he’s [...]
Trump Weighs Firing Pete Hegseth After Crushing Midterm Defeat as Ron DeSantis Emerges as Possible Replacement
President Donald Trump has reportedly questioned whether to fire Pete Hegseth following Republicans' crushing defeat in the US midterm elections on Tuesday, 3 November. According to CBS News, Trump discussed the defence secretary's future with advisers in Washington, although he publicly denied considering his removal. The reports emerged after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, putting the administration's handling of the Iran …
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