After Republicans’ losses, Trump asking advisers whether Hegseth should stay, sources say
Trump weighs Hegseth’s future
Trump has raised Hegseth’s continued service in conversations with advisers both in person and by phone, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. The discussions followed Republicans’ losses on Tuesday night.
Despite those questions, other sources said Trump has not decided to replace the defense secretary. The reporting therefore indicates uncertainty about Hegseth’s future, rather than a confirmed change in leadership.
Impeachment pressure may grow
Democrats had already sought to impeach Hegseth before the election. The likelihood of an impeachment effort could rise as Democrats hold strong majorities in both chambers, according to the report.
DeSantis mentioned as successor
Under that proposal, DeSantis would take the defense secretary post after his term as governor ends Jan. 5. The report does not say Trump has chosen him or that a nomination has been made.
Key points
- Trump has asked advisers whether Hegseth should stay as defense secretary.
- Other sources say Trump has not decided to replace Hegseth.
- A source said Ron DeSantis is being floated as a possible successor.
- The source suggested DeSantis could take the post after his governor’s term ends Jan. 5.