Pete Hegseth under fire as Republicans trade blame for midterm debacle
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing criticism as Republicans argue over the party’s midterm election losses, with high energy prices cited as a factor in voters shifting toward Democrats. President Donald Trump continues to back Hegseth, at least for now.
Iran war hawk Pete Hegseth is facing the fallout from Republicans' midterms losses as high energy prices turned voters toward Democrats. US President Trump continues to support his embattled defense chief — for now.