Trump Says He Has ‘Every Intention’ Of Keeping Hegseth As Defense Secretary

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants to keep Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, but acknowledged it would be easier to confirm a replacement before Democrats take over the Senate in January, ABC News reported—as Hegseth has emerged as a scapegoat for Republicans’ midterms defeat.

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