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Trump considers replacing Hegseth after midterms
Published : Thursday, 5 November, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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US President Donald Trump has held discussions with senior advisers regarding the potential removal of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following the Republican Party's defeat in Tuesday's midterm elections, CBS News reported, citing multiple sources.
The discussions commenced following the midterm election results, as White House officials expressed concerns that senior military leadership could face political blame over their advisory roles in managing the ongoing war with Iran.
Key figures cited in these discussions include US Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has emerged in reports as a potential successor to Hegseth. Sources indicated that DeSantis could potentially undergo the Senate confirmation process during the interim period before his gubernatorial term expires on January 5.
However, President Trump publicly dismissed reports of a planned cabinet change during remarks to reporters on Wednesday, stating that Hegseth is doing a "very good job".
Echoing the President's stance, White House spokesperson Anna Kelly affirmed that President Trump maintains "full confidence" in Defense Secretary Hegseth.
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