Trump Weighs Removing Hegseth After GOP Midterm Losses

President Donald Trump is considering whether to remove Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth following a devastating midterm defeat for Republicans, with Hegseth facing blame for the administration's unpopular Iran war. Trump has publicly expressed support but is privately consulting advisers about a potential dismissal. Hegseth, a loyal Cabinet member known for his aggressive style, renamed his position to include "war" and helped launch the conflict that contributed to the GOP's electoral losses. Outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie plans to trigger an impeachment vote, though removal via Senate conviction remains unlikely, making a presidential decision the probable path. Trump faces a dilemma between firing Hegseth to deflect blame or retaining a loyal ally during wartime. Hegseth could potentially move to a Tennessee Senate seat, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly plans to resign, leaving Hegseth as a key figure in the war's fallout.