# Will Pete Hegseth be the blue tsunami’s next victim? | Arwa Mahdawi

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/will-pete-hegseth-be-the-blue-tsunamis-next-victim-arwa-mahdawi/
- Published: 2026-11-07T13:00:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T13:39:18+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/nov/07/pete-hegseth-midterms-consequences
- Topics: Elections, Politics

## Key points

- Hegseth faces bipartisan calls to leave after midterm losses.
- A Republican plans to revive impeachment articles.
- His record and loyalty to Trump may shape his future.

## Summary

The article argues that Pete Hegseth could become a target as Republicans seek someone to blame for their losses in the US midterm elections. It says the war on Iran contributed to the Democrats’ gains and that Hegseth, as one of the conflict’s architects, faces scrutiny from both parties.

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has vowed to push Hegseth out, while Republican senator Thom Tillis says he faces a reckoning and Republican congressman Thomas Massie plans to reintroduce impeachment articles unless Hegseth resigns. Hegseth has said he is staying, but critics cite his handling of military leadership, a classified war-planning message sent to a chat including a journalist, and past allegations of misconduct, which he denies. The article suggests his loyalty to Trump and gender may affect whether he remains in office.

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