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2026-11-05 00:56:27
[US Media: Trump Consults Advisors, Considers Replacing Hegseth] Multiple sources familiar with the matter revealed that following the Republican Party's crushing defeat in the midterm elections on Tuesday night, Trump is consulting with advisors both in person and by phone to assess whether Defense Secretary Hegseth should remain in his post. Some White House aides predict that part of the blame for the Republican midterm election loss will fall on Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command, and General Dan Kane, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; both played key roles in guiding decision-making related to the Iran war. However, other sources indicate that Trump has not yet made a final decision to replace Hegseth. Before the election, Democrats had already launched an impeachment attempt against Hegseth; now that Democrats have a significant majority in both the House and Senate, the likelihood of impeachment has further increased. A source revealed that Florida Republican Governor DeSantis is being discussed as a potential successor to Hegseth. The proposed option is to have DeSantis confirmed by the Senate during the lame-duck session of Congress, allowing him to officially assume the post of Defense Secretary after his gubernatorial term expires on January 5th.
