White House looking to replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, NPR reports
- The White House is reportedly searching for a new Secretary of Defense to replace Pete Hegseth due to his involvement in controversial discussions about sensitive information.
- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized an NPR report claiming Hegseth would be replaced, calling it 'total FAKE NEWS.'
- John Ullyot, a former Pentagon spokesperson, described the Defense Department as 'in disarray under Hegseth's leadership' and noted dysfunction within the team.
- Despite the controversies, former President Trump stated he has confidence in Hegseth and believes he is 'doing a great job.
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Why Hegseth's Troubles Give Republicans Serious Heartburn
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox. The knives are out for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. While top White House officials insist the growing questions surrounding the Defense Secretary’s behavior is proof he’s threatening the status quo, the sentiment across much of the capital is far less charitable. Amid the fallout of news that he shared military target…
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