Trump backs Hegseth as Democrats win Congress

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President Donald Trump publicly backed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, saying he is "doing a very good job," amid speculation about his future following Democratic victories in the midterm elections. Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's elections, reflecting voter anger over the Iran war, which Hegseth championed. One Trump adviser said Hegseth "could be on the chopping block" as Republicans assess losses, though Trump's support contrasts with President George Bush's firing of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld after the 2006 midterms. Hegseth faces potential impeachment articles, investigations into his handling of the Iran war and military purges, and strained relations with lawmakers. A rumored possibility is Hegseth filling a vacant Tennessee Senate seat, which Trump said he would be "very popular" in doing.


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