Trump says Hegseth doing 'a very good job' as questions swirl about his future
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump backed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, a day after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in midterm elections that reflected voter anger over the Iran war. Asked whether he was considering replacing Hegseth, whom he has described as a champion of the war, Trump told reporters: "No, I think he's doing a very good job." The response…
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump expressed his support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a day following Democrats' victory in both chambers of Congress during the midterm elections. These results reflected voter frustration over the Iran war, according to the source.
Trump's stance on Hegseth differed from that of his predecessor, George Bush, who dismissed Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld the day after the 2006 midterm elections. The midterm losses came as a result of voter discontent stemming from the Iraq war.
Sources indicated that Trump might still consider replacing Hegseth, as Republicans analyze the consequences of the losses. A Trump advisor stated that Hegseth might be "on the chopping block" due to the war, suggesting that someone would eventually be held accountable for the outcome.
Earlier, Trump had praised Hegseth, describing him as a "champion of the war" and noting that Hegseth was the first to advocate for the conflict on March 23.
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