Trump Weighs Replacing Hegseth as Defense Secretary After Republican Midterm Defeat
Summary
- President Donald Trump is considering whether to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Republicans' midterm election defeat.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is being discussed as a possible successor, but Trump has not yet decided whether to replace him.
- With Democrats taking control of Congress, pressure to pursue impeachment against Hegseth could intensify.
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President Donald Trump is weighing whether to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Republicans' midterm election defeat, CBS News reported.
Citing multiple sources on November 4, CBS said Trump has recently been privately asking aides whether Hegseth should remain in the post.
The discussions came after Republicans suffered a heavy loss in the midterm elections. Vice President JD Vance cited the war with Iran as a reason for the party's defeat.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is being discussed as a possible successor to Hegseth. Trump has not yet made a decision on whether to replace him, the report said.
With Democrats taking control of Congress, pressure to pursue impeachment against Hegseth could intensify, according to the report.
