Trump defends Hegseth but acknowledges easier path to replacing him before new Congress
Topics: Pentagon & Military
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- The Hill reports: “President Trump said Thursday morning he intends to keep Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in his current role but acknowledged it would be easier to confirm someone new to lead the Pentagon before De…”
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