# Hegseth reportedly out of contention for Tennessee Senate seat

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/humiliation-for-pete-hegseth-as-governor-elect-shoots-down-plan-to-parachute-embattled-pentagon-chief-into-tennessee-senate-seat/
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:32:26+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T16:47:56+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16271853/Pete-Hegseth-Governor-elect-shoots-plan-parachute-embattled-Pentagon-chief-Tennessee-Senate.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Hegseth is reportedly out of contention for Tennessee’s Senate seat.
- Blackburn’s team has received opposition to his appointment.
- Hegseth says he plans to remain Pentagon chief.

## Summary

Pete Hegseth is reportedly not being considered for the Tennessee Senate seat that will open when Marsha Blackburn becomes governor. The possibility had been discussed as a potential next role for the embattled Pentagon chief, amid speculation that President Donald Trump might remove him after criticism of his handling of the Iran war and Republican election losses.

Blackburn’s transition team says she is focused on becoming governor and has received calls opposing Hegseth’s appointment. Sources say she may instead consider Congressman Tim Burchett or Knoxville Mayor Glenn Jacobs. Hegseth says he intends to stay in his post through the end of Trump’s term, while Trump has defended his performance; meanwhile, Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has threatened impeachment proceedings.

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