Trump backs Hegseth, hints at Cabinet shakeup after midterm losses

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President Donald Trump expressed confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but hinted at "a few" Cabinet changes in his first interview following the GOP's significant midterm losses, aired on "60 Minutes." Trump said he loves his Cabinet but plans some adjustments, while Hegseth faces bipartisan criticism and an impeachment push from Rep. Thomas Massie over the Iran war and other controversies. Republicans have lost seven Senate and 42 House seats so far. The interview occurred hours before chief of staff Susie Wiles announced her departure. Trump credited Hegseth as part of the Venezuela military operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro, while Hegseth vowed to fight impeachment efforts.


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