CBS News: Trump questioning Pete Hegseth’s future as Defense Secretary
According to CBS News, President Trump has been asking advisers whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should remain in his position following catastrophic GOP losses in the midterm elections. Some White House aides suggest blame may be directed at Adm. Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, and Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for their roles in the Iran war. However, other sources indicate the president has not decided to replace Hegseth. Vice President JD Vance has attributed the GOP defeat to the war. Meanwhile, White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly stated that the president has full confidence in Secretary Hegseth. Trump himself told reporters on Wednesday that he believes Hegseth is doing a very good job.