Trump To Replace War Secretary Pete Hegseth After Democrats Win? US President Says...

Published 05 Nov 2026, 07:11 IST

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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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The comments came a day after the midterm elections, in which Democrats won both the House and the Senate, gaining seven Senate seats and 25 House seats.

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article 05 Nov 2026, 07:11 IST

Trump To Replace War Secretary Pete Hegseth After Democrats Win? US President Says...

The comments came a day after the midterm elections, in which Democrats won both the House and the Senate, gaining seven Senate seats and 25 House seats.

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 05 Nov 2026, 12:20 IST

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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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 05 Nov 2026, 09:39 IST

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. 05 Nov 2026, 09:03 IST

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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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 05 Nov 2026, 08:02 IST

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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India Today Center-Right Living Media India 05 Nov 2026, 06:12 IST