Trump Weighs Removing Hegseth, Offering Senate Seat

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering firing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, potentially offering him a Senate seat in Tennessee to appease voters angry over the Iran War, despite public denials. Former Senator Claire McCaskill suggested Trump could persuade Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn to appoint Hegseth to her vacated Senate seat after January 3, when she can name a successor. New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman also indicated Hegseth may be removed to foster Democratic cooperation. Trump praised Hegseth's performance on Wednesday but said he hadn't heard of the Senate plan, while reaffirming his intention to keep him on Thursday. Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Thomas Massie, have urged a quick dismissal to confirm a replacement before Democrats take Congress in January.