Trump weighs Hegseth's fate after Republican midterm defeat

President Donald Trump is considering whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should remain in his post following the Republican Party's catastrophic defeat in the U.S. midterm elections, according to CBS News sources. Trump has privately and by phone consulted advisors on the matter. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is mentioned as a potential replacement, though other sources say no decision has been made, and the White House insists Trump fully trusts Hegseth. Democrats, holding significant majorities in both chambers, may intensify impeachment efforts against Hegseth. Trump publicly stated Hegseth is doing a very good job, while White House officials also attribute the election loss to military leaders involved in the Iran war strategy.