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Trump vows to retain Hegseth amid calls for his removal
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Trump has reiterated that he intends to keep Pete Hegseth as Secretary of War, even as advisers weigh whether he should remain in the cabinet. The pressure follows Democrats’ strong midterm victories and criticism of Hegseth’s handling of the Iran war.
Hegseth has rejected calls to leave for a newly open Senate seat in Tennessee, and the Pentagon says he is committed to serving through the end of Trump’s term. The House could consider an impeachment resolution as soon as next week, while Democrats plan to pursue him if he remains in office when the new Congress begins on 3 January. Trump also said he hopes to work with Democratic majorities.
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In short
- Trump says he intends to keep Hegseth.
- Advisers are canvassing views on his future.
- The House could consider impeachment next week.
How this story developed
- 14 minutes ago Retiring Republican Senator Thom Tillis joined calls for Hegseth’s removal while Republicans still control the Senate, as Trump continued to back his defence chief.
- 24 minutes ago Trump said Pete Hegseth would remain Secretary of War, despite advisers weighing his future and criticism of his handling of the Iran war after Democratic midterm gains; Hegseth rejected calls to seek a newly open Tennessee Senate seat, and the House could consider impeachment as soon as next week.
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The case for
Retaining Hegseth could preserve continuity in the administration’s defence leadership during the Iran war and signal that cabinet appointments should be judged by the president, rather than changed in response to partisan pressure. Supporters may also argue that he has committed to serving his term and should have the opportunity to answer criticism through ordinary political and oversight processes.
The case against
Calls for Hegseth to leave reflect concerns that his handling of the Iran war has undermined confidence in his leadership, and that keeping him could weaken public trust in the department. Critics may argue that a cabinet secretary must retain enough credibility to lead effectively, and that the president should replace an official when serious concerns persist, regardless of party.
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Originally published by New York Post as “Trump says he has ‘every intention’ of keeping Pete Hegseth as pressure grows to oust War Secretary”.