Trump is considering replacing Hegseth after the Republicans’ defeat in the election - media
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Trump asked advisers whether Hegseth should remain Secretary of Defense after the Republicans’ defeat. DeSantis is mentioned among the possible replacements.
U.S. President Donald Trump asked his advisers whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should remain in his position after the Republicans’ defeats in the midterm elections. CBS News writes this, citing sources, reports UNN.
President Trump asked his advisers both in person and by phone whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should remain in his position after the Republicans’ disastrous defeats
Some White House aides predict that part of the blame for the Republican Party’s defeat in the midterm elections will fall on Admiral Brad Cooper, head of the U.S. Central Command, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, both of whom played a significant role in shaping the strategy regarding the war with Iran.
However, other sources note that the president has not yet made a decision on replacing Hegseth. Even before the elections, Democrats had already attempted to initiate Hegseth’s impeachment, and the likelihood of such efforts may increase, as Democrats hold a significant majority in both chambers.
One source told CBS News that Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is being considered as a possible candidate to replace Hegseth.
Asked to comment on reports regarding Hegseth’s future as defense secretary, White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said that Trump "has complete confidence in Secretary Hegseth."
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