06.11.2026 07:40
It was alleged that US President Donald Trump is considering dismissing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Republicans lost both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. While it was stated that the rising cost of the Iran war and the budget crisis at the Pentagon were influential in the election defeat, it was claimed that Trump asked his advisers for suggestions for names who could replace Hegseth. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is also mentioned among possible candidates.
US President Donald Trump is claimed to be preparing for a major change in his cabinet. It was alleged that Trump is considering dismissing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and has asked his advisers to suggest names for possible successors. Discussions about Hegseth's future are said to have intensified due to growing discomfort within the administration over the Iran war and the budget problems facing the Pentagon. It was reported that the secretary's upcoming foreign trip schedule has also been suspended.
THE IRAN WAR AND BUDGET CRISIS INCREASED THE PRESSURE The main reasons for the pressure on Hegseth are cited as the rising cost of the Iran war, the decline in US ammunition stockpiles, and the blocking of the Pentagon's budget requests in Congress. It was stated that discussions within the administration intensified further after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.
It was reported that Vice President JD Vance linked the election defeat to the Iran war, while Republican Senator Thom Tillis emphasized that the tension between Hegseth and Congress was complicating the $1.5 trillion defense budget request. It was also noted that Democrats are preparing to launch investigations into the Pentagon's war management and military operations in the new term.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth TRUMP EXPRESSED SUPPORT BUT DISMISSAL CLAIMS CONTINUE Despite the dismissal claims, Trump, when asked by reporters, said Hegseth was doing a very good job and expressed support for his secretary. Pentagon Spokesperson Sean Parnell stated that Hegseth would continue his duty to the end, while White House Spokesperson Anna Kelly said Trump had full confidence in his defense secretary.
However, claims based on administration sources alleged that the possibility of dismissing Hegseth after the midterm election losses continued to be evaluated.
EVEN A POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT IS BEING DISCUSSED It was claimed that in his meetings with his advisers, Trump evaluated names who could replace Hegseth. It was alleged that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is among the possible candidates. No official decision regarding Hegseth's dismissal has yet been announced.