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Trump Backs Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Following Midterm Defeat
Reported by Pooja Nair (Section Editor) · The Hindu - International ·
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsUPDATE - follow-up to U.S. midterm elections 2026 LIVE: Republican U.S. House Speaker to step down; Zelenskyy hopes Democrat gains will bring more help for Ukraine: U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is doing a very good job. This support comes as questions swirl about the future of Mr. Hegseth following a crushing midterm election defeat for the Republican party.
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Cabinet members and senior administration officials often face intense political pressure and scrutiny after major midterm losses that shift control of Congress to the opposing party. Such political setbacks can prompt leaders to either defend their team or make sudden leadership changes to address public dissatisfaction.
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- Democrats win full control of U.S. Congress as Republicans suffer major midterm defeat
- Trump Backs Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Amid Midterm Fallout
- US President Backs Defence Secretary Amid Political Fallout From Midterm Defeat
- Trump Backs Defense Chief Amid Post-Midterm Turmoil and Speaker's Exit
- US Democrats sweep midterms to take Congress as top Republican steps down
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Trump Backs Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Following Midterm Defeat
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