Trump to blame Pentagon chief for Republican midterm defeat

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President Donald Trump is expected to blame the Pentagon for the Republican Party's poor performance in the midterm elections, according to CBS News, citing sources. Trump may hold Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responsible, with aides predicting Hegseth will face presidential criticism. The war with Iran, which Hegseth supported, is seen as a key factor, as nearly two-thirds of Americans opposed it and it raised fuel prices. The November 3 elections gave Democrats 255 House seats and at least 51 Senate seats, their largest congressional majority since 2008. Trump may also target CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine for their roles in war recommendations.


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