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Trump weighs if Hegseth should stay after midterm losses: Who could replace him as Pentagon chief?

Trump weighs if Hegseth should stay after midterm losses: Who could replace him as Pentagon chief?

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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

    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.

    — The Tribune

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

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Trump weighs if Hegseth should stay after midterm losses: Who could replace him as Pentagon chief?

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

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

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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