Pressure mounts on US Defence chief Hegseth after Republican election rout
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces growing pressure after Republican losses in the midterm elections. Democrats plan to target him in Congress, while some Republicans blame the Iran war he has supported for the losses; President Donald Trump has publicly backed Hegseth.Key Facts
- Democrats who won seats plan to target Hegseth in Congress.
- Some Republicans blame the Iran war for their election losses.
- Hegseth has been a key advocate and public spokesperson for the Iran war.
- Trump said Hegseth is doing “a very good job.”
- Trump and Vice President JD Vance have both blamed the Iran war for the midterm losses.
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