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Trump Backs Hegseth Amid Rising Speculation of His Ouster Following Midterm Losses

World News

Trump Backs Hegseth Amid Rising Speculation of His Ouster Following Midterm Losses

Trump says Hegseth doing 'a very good job' as questions swirl about his future

CNBC-TV18

Trump says Hegseth doing 'a very good job' as questions swirl about his future

US President Donald Trump backed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Democrats won Congress in midterm elections driven by voter anger over the Iran war, though sources say Hegseth could still face r

Trump says Hegseth doing ‘a very good job’ as questions swirl about Defence Secretary’s future

The Straits Times

Trump says Hegseth doing ‘a very good job’ as questions swirl about Defence Secretary’s future

Sources say Hegseth could take the fall for the Republicans' disastrous midterm showing.

Pete Hegseth faces Republican heat as Iran war blamed for midterm rout

Hindustan Times

Pete Hegseth faces Republican heat as Iran war blamed for midterm rout

Trump backed Hegseth on Wednesday, saying he is doing a very good job, even as Vice President Vance questioned whether the Iran war was worth it.

Pete Hegseth, the first victim of the Republican rout? Speculation over his ouster grows

Firstpost

Pete Hegseth, the first victim of the Republican rout? Speculation over his ouster grows

The devastating election defeat in the US midterms has left Pete Hegseth facing major backlash over the unending Iran war. The US defence secretary could be ousted from Trump’s Cabinet, reportedly...

Trump backs Hegseth after midterm losses, but ouster speculation grows

India Today

Trump backs Hegseth after midterm losses, but ouster speculation grows

Trump backs Hegseth after midterm losses, but ouster speculation grows

Will Trump Sacrifice Pete Hegseth? Inside The Republican Blame Game After Midterm Loss

NEWS18

Will Trump Sacrifice Pete Hegseth? Inside The Republican Blame Game After Midterm Loss

The defence secreatry's close association with the Iran war makes him vulnerable to criticism, particularly as Republicans seek to avoid directly challenging Trump

Trump Rules Out Firing Hegseth Amid Reports He Considered Sacking Him After Midterm Loss

NEWS18

Trump Rules Out Firing Hegseth Amid Reports He Considered Sacking Him After Midterm Loss

Trump has been asking close advisers, both in person and over the phone, whether Hegseth should remain in his post.

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