Trump says Hegseth doing 'a very good job' as questions swirl about his future
US President Donald Trump backed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth a day after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in midterm elections that reflected voter anger over the war on Iran. 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 contrasted with…

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US President Donald Trump backed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth a day after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in midterm elections that reflected voter anger over the war on Iran. Asked whether he was considering replacing Hegseth, whom he…
Trump says Hegseth doing 'a very good job' as questions swirl about defence secretary's future (opens Dawn in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump backed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth a day after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in midterm elections that reflected voter anger over the war on Iran. Asked whether he was considering replacing Hegseth, whom he…


