Pete Hegseth secures Trump’s backing, dodges impeachment after midterms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced potential impeachment but secured President Trump's backing following the midterm election results. Despite previous controversies over the Iran war and clashes with military leaders, Hegseth defended his position, linking his challenges to those Trump faced. Trump's support has turned Hegseth into a symbol of loyalty amid political turmoil.
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Published 11 Nov 2026, 19:34 UTC · Updated 11 Nov 2026, 19:40 UTC
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