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Pete Hegseth faces Republican heat as Iran war blamed for midterm rout

Pete Hegseth faces Republican heat as Iran war blamed for midterm rout

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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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Trump backed Hegseth on Wednesday, saying he is doing a very good job, even as Vice President Vance questioned whether the Iran war was worth it.

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Pete Hegseth faces Republican heat as Iran war blamed for midterm rout

Trump backed Hegseth on Wednesday, saying he is doing a very good job, even as Vice President Vance questioned whether the Iran war was worth it.

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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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