Pete Hegseth may take fall for Republicans’ midterm losses, despite Trump support
Pete Hegseth, a Republican military leader, may take the fall for Republicans’ midterm losses, despite Trump’s support, after his controversial comments about the Iran war and calls for action. According to former Pentagon official JD Vance, Hegseth may face criticism for his “reckoning” with lawmakers, including his strained relationship with the Department of Defense.
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Published 05 Nov 2026, 00:41 UTC · Updated 05 Nov 2026, 00:52 UTC
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