Trump weighs DeSantis to replace Hegseth at Pentagon

President Trump is considering whether to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Republicans suffered major losses in Tuesday's midterm elections, sources told CBS News. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is being floated as a potential successor. Trump has asked advisers about Hegseth's future, with some aides predicting blame for the losses will fall on military leaders involved in the Iran war. Vice President JD Vance publicly blamed the war for the GOP defeat, though Trump said Wednesday he thinks Hegseth is "doing a very good job." DeSantis could face Senate confirmation during the lame-duck period and assume the post after his gubernatorial term ends Jan. 5. Democrats, holding strong majorities in both chambers, may intensify impeachment efforts against Hegseth, who faced such attempts before the election.