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Center-Right Owned by Living Media IndiaTrump Backs Pete Hegseth: 'He's Done A Fantastic Job', Dismisses 'Woke' Generals
What's behind this
Former Fox News co‑host and National Guard officer Pete Hegseth, who took office in early 2025, has survived repeated scandals but now faces Iran war heat. President Donald Trump publicly praised Hegseth, saying he has done a fantastic job and dismissing “woke” generals. Hegseth responded to Republican Thomas Massie’s renewed impeachment push by calling the calls political theatre and defending the War Department’s achievements. His tenure appears under pressure despite Trump’s backing.
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center · 2 outlets
Pete Hegseth dismissed renewed impeachment calls as political theatre after Republican Thomas Massie threatened to reintroduce articles unless he resigns.
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right · 3 outlets
Following a lackluster midterm performance, President Trump is rumored to be weighing the dismissal of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Concerns about Hegseth's grasp on the Iran war are growing, prompting official deliberations about his future. With Democrats signaling intentions to launch…
