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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should stay after midterm losses: Report

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Trump reportedly asks advisers whether Pete Hegseth should remain defence secretary after midterm losses. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is among possible replacements.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 4 outlets

    Trump ruled out replacing Pete Hegseth as defense secretary after GOP midterm losses, saying he was doing a very good job.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 2 outlets

    Donald Trump on Wednesday ruled out firing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth despite suffering bruising midterm elections losses that the US president has blamed on the war against Iran.

    — NDTV

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President Donald Trump is reportedly considering Pete Hegseth's future as Secretary of War following midterm election losses, with the Iran war facing scrutiny. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has emerged as a possible replacement, while the White House maintains confidence in Hegseth.

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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should stay after midterm losses: Report

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering Pete Hegseth's future as Secretary of War following midterm election losses, with the Iran war facing scrutiny. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has emerged as a possible replacement, while the White House maintains confidence in Hegseth.

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Trump weighs Hegseth's exit as Iran war fallout deepens after midterm losses

US President Donald Trump has discussed with close advisers whether Pete Hegseth should continue as Secretary of War following the ruling party's setbacks in the midterm elections, according to a CBS News report. Trump raised the possibility of a change in leadership at the Pentagon during phone…

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