Pete Hegseth's Future Under Question

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1. 4 Nov

   Washington — President Trump has been asking advisers around him and on the phone whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should stay in his job, following Republicans' catastrophic losses Tuesday night, multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News.

   5 outlets · CBS News
2. 5 Nov

   Republican US Senator Thom Tillis told CBS news on Nov 3 that Hegseth has “a reckoning” coming and his strained relationship with lawmakers was undermining the Trump administration’s push for a US$1.5 trillion defence spending package in Congress.

   4 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 10 articles

• 5 Nov Trump admits he's fielding urgent calls on firing Hegseth - and says he'd be a 'popular' SenatorPresident Donald Trump has admitted to receiving calls urging him to fire Pete Hegseth, his Defense Secretary, despite stating he intends to keep Hegseth in the position. Sources suggest that Trump is considering replacing Hegseth before Democrats take control of the Senate in January due to easier confirmation chances with current Republican majority. The decision stems partly from criticism over information…Daily Mail
• 5 Nov Trump says Hegseth doing 'a very good job' as questions swirl about defence secretary's futurePresident Donald Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following Democrats' victory in midterm elections that reflected voter dissatisfaction over the ongoing war on Iran. When asked if he was considering replacing Hegseth, who has been a vocal proponent of the conflict, Trump responded, “No, I think he’s doing a very good job.” However, sources suggest that Hegseth could still face replacement as…Dawn
• 5 Nov Pete Hegseth may take fall for Republicans’ midterm losses, despite Trump supportPete Hegseth, Defense Secretary and a key supporter of the Republican Party, might face consequences for the party's losses in the midterm elections due to his role in the war with Iran. Despite Donald Trump’s support, Republicans are questioning Hegseth’s honesty regarding the conflict and its impact on their electoral performance. JD Vance and Thomas Massie have criticized Hegseth, with Massie planning to…The Guardian
• 5 Nov Is Pete Hegseth on his way out? Trump weighs Pentagon leadership after GOP setbackPresident Trump is reconsidering Pete Hegseth’s position as defense secretary following Republican losses in the midterm elections, though he has not made a final decision. The potential replacements being discussed include Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, while some White House aides speculate that military officials involved with the Iran conflict might face scrutiny. Despite these speculations and calls for…Times of India
• 5 Nov Trump says Hegseth doing ‘a very good job’ as questions swirl about Defense Secretary’s futureOn November 4, President Donald Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, stating that he is doing "a very good job," despite questions about Hegseth's future following Democratic gains in the midterm elections. Sources suggest that Trump might still replace Hegseth due to voter discontent over the ongoing Iran war and internal Republican pressure, with some lawmakers considering him a liability for pushing…The Straits Times
• 4 Nov Trump dismisses prospect of replacing Hegseth amid Iran war falloutPresident Donald Trump stated that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will remain in his position despite speculation about potential replacements or political consequences following Republican losses in midterm elections and ongoing conflict with Iran. The president cited Hegseth's performance as "great" but acknowledged the war’s impact on gas prices and voter dissatisfaction, factors which contributed to Republicans'…ABC News (US)
• 4 Nov Is Pete Hegseth’s job safe with Iran war taking the blame for blue wave?
  Washington Examiner
• 4 Nov Hegseth's future draws ominous predictions from insiders after GOP losses, but Trump isn't budging yetPresident Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Republicans lost control in both chambers of Congress during the midterm elections. Despite Trump’s support, insiders speculate that Hegseth could be replaced due to the ongoing Iran war and its economic consequences. A former White House staffer told Fox News Digital that "Hegseth is on the chopping block," while another official noted that Trump's…Fox News
• 4 Nov Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources sayPresident Trump has been questioning his advisers about whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should remain in his position, according to multiple sources speaking to CBS News. This comes after Republican losses in the midterm elections, with some blaming military guidance on conflicts like Iran for these defeats. While Trump hasn't made a decision yet, speculation is rising that GOP Florida Governor Ron DeSantis…CBS News
• 4 Nov Hegseth becomes target No. 1 for Trump’s midterm failure as questions swirl on his futurePete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary who pushed aggressive military reforms, has become a focal point for blame following the Republican party's midterm election losses. Lawmakers like Sen. Thom Tillis are questioning Hegseth’s effectiveness, blaming him for stalled defense funding and urging President Trump to dismiss him. This political pressure is exacerbated by an impending impeachment vote against Hegseth…The Independent

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