Hegseth in ‘trouble’ as Trump faces music on Iran war, midterms

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1. CBS News

   Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say ↗ (opens CBS News)

   Published Nov 4, 2026

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   President Trump has been asking his advisers if Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should remain in his job after Tuesday's losses.

2. Fox News

   Hegseth's future draws ominous predictions from insiders after GOP losses, but Trump isn't budging yet ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Nov 4, 2026

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   A White House official blamed the Iran war for midterm losses and suggested Trump may hold Pete Hegseth accountable during the lame duck session.

3. WOOD TV8

   Hegseth in ‘trouble’ as Trump faces music on Iran war, midterms ↗ (opens WOOD TV8)

   Published Nov 7, 2026

   Same headline from 9 more outlets

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   Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s future leading the Pentagon looks increasingly uncertain as his critics within the administration blame him for helping push President Trump into a war that contributed to massive midterm losses Tuesday.

4. Bloomberg

   Hegseth Comes Under More Fire From Trump America First Ally ↗ (opens Bloomberg)

   Published Nov 6, 2026

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   Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing growing criticism for the unpopular Iran war that he championed, with a former top Trump administration foreign policy official calling for his ouster after Tuesday’s GOP midterm election defeat.

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