Hegseth’s future draws ominous predictions from insiders after GOP losses, but Trump isn’t budging yet

Donald Trump publicly backed War Secretary Pete Hegseth after Republicans’ midterm losses, saying he was doing “a very good job”. But current and former administration figures quoted in the article said Hegseth’s position may be at risk, with some linking that prospect to the political and economic fallout from the Iran war.

Hegseth was a prominent advocate of the campaign, which outlasted the White House’s initial three-to-four-week timeline; renewed strikes remain under consideration. Sources said Trump might hold Hegseth accountable, while another cited uncertainty over whether he would remain in post through the end of the year. Hegseth’s spokesperson said he was committed to serving until the end of Trump’s term.