Trump Weighs Replacing Hegseth After Republican Midterm Defeat
Summary
- President Donald Trump is considering whether to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the Republican Party's midterm election defeat.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is being mentioned as Hegseth's successor, but Trump has not yet decided whether to replace him.
- With Democrats' control of Congress, speculation is rising that pressure to pursue impeachment against Hegseth could grow.
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President Donald Trump is considering whether to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the Republican Party's midterm election defeat, CBS News reported.
Citing multiple sources, CBS News reported on Nov. 4 that 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 said the Iran war was responsible for the party's defeat.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has emerged as a potential successor to Hegseth. Trump has not yet decided 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.
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