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Trump rules out firing Pentagon chief Hegseth
- No, I think he’s doing a very good job, Trump
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President Trump confirmed he will not fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, despite midterm election losses blamed on the war with Iran, stating Hegseth is doing a "very good job."
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- Trump's decision regarding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's future.
- The role of the Iran war in recent midterm election defeats.
- US Vice President Vance's assessment of midterm losses.
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WASHINGTON: Donald Trump on Wednesday ruled out firing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth despite suffering bruising midterm elections losses that the US president has blamed on the war against Iran.
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“No, I think he’s doing a very good job,” Trump said when asked if he was considering replacing Hegseth, a staunch proponent of military action against the Islamic republic.