Trump aides weigh Hegseth's future after midterm losses

Reports say aides expect Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to face blame for Republican midterm losses, partly tied to the Iran war, and Trump has reportedly sought feedback on his performance. @sentdefender and Telegram channel ClashReport cite CBS News, and Rep. Thomas Massie reportedly plans an impeachment vote next week; Trump still defends Hegseth.

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• Trump still personally likes Pete Hegseth and believes he should fight back against Democratic attacks, according to White House officials. However, Trump has privately sought feedback on Hegseth's… (clashreport on Telegram)
• Republicans are turning against Pete Hegseth after devastating midterm losses, blaming him for pushing Trump into the Iran war without an exit strategy. Rep. Thomas Massie plans to force an… (clashreport on Telegram)
• Current and former Trump administration insiders suggest Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could be fired following Republicans’ crushing midterm losses, partly blamed on the Iran war. A White House… (clashreport on Telegram)
• President Trump is reportedly asking advisors whether Hegseth should remain in his job -CBS (@osinttechnical on X)
• According to Jennifer Jacobs of CBS, following last night’s election results, U.S. President Donald J. Trump may look to place blame on other officials, including Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, CENTCO (@sentdefender on X)
• Some Trump aides expect Pete Hegseth to face blame for the midterm results, arguing the Iran war changed the outcome. CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine, both key advisers… (clashreport on Telegram)

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