Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
Summary
President Donald Trump has asked advisers whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should remain in his job after Republicans’ losses in the midterm elections, sources told CBS News. Trump has not decided to replace him, and the White House said he has full confidence in Hegseth.Key Facts
- Sources said some White House aides expect Adm. Brad Cooper and Gen. Dan Caine to face blame for their roles in guidance on the Iran war.
- Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran war for the Republican losses in a post on X.
- One source said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been discussed as a possible replacement for Hegseth.
- The source said DeSantis could receive Senate confirmation during the lame-duck period and take the job after his term as governor ends Jan. 5.
- Democrats had already sought to impeach Hegseth, and the article said an impeachment effort could grow if Democrats hold majorities in both chambers.
- White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said Trump has full confidence in Hegseth and praised his work and military operations in Iran and Venezuela.
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