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Trump dismisses prospect of replacing Hegseth amid Iran war fallout

Trump dismisses prospect of replacing Hegseth amid Iran war fallout

Summary

President Donald Trump said Pete Hegseth would remain defense secretary, calling him “doing a great job.” Trump also acknowledged that the war with Iran contributed to Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses, while Democrats prepared to use their new congressional majority to potentially investigate Hegseth and the Pentagon.

Key Facts

  • Trump said Wednesday that he would not replace Hegseth as defense secretary.
  • Trump described Hegseth as “doing a great job.”
  • Trump acknowledged that the war with Iran contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections.
  • Democrats were preparing to use their new congressional majority to potentially investigate Hegseth and the Pentagon.
  • The article was published on November 4, 2026.
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