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Reports: Trump asks advisers whether Hegseth should stay after midterm losses
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Multiple reports indicate President Trump has been asking advisers whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should remain in his cabinet following Republican midterm election losses. CBS News, citing sources, reported that Trump is soliciting advice on the matter, while other outlets described the discussions as considering a possible firing, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis floated as a potential replacement. However, The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump said he is not considering replacing Hegseth, creating conflicting accounts. Commentators such as Maggie Haberman suggested a Hegseth departure could be an 'easy move' for Trump after the midterm setbacks. The reports remain attributed to unnamed sources and public statements, with no confirmed decision announced.
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CBS News
Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should stay after midterm losses, sources say
AL.com
Trump seeking advice on firing this cabinet member in response to midterm bloodbath
The Jerusalem Post
Trump considers firing Hegseth after midterm losses, DeSantis suggested as replacement - report
WSJ
Trump Says He Isn't Considering Replacing Hegseth
Yahoo
'Easy Move': Maggie Haberman Suggests Trump Likely to Dump Pete Hegseth After Midterm Disaster
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Trump weighs whether Hegseth should stay after Republican midterm losses