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‘He’s screwed’: Why Pentagon boss Pete Hegseth is facing the heat after Trump's midterm defeat
Republicans are blaming Pete Hegseth for the Iran war and the party's midterm losses.
7 min read Nov 6, 2026 10:28 PM IST First published on: Nov 6, 2026 at 07:23 PM IST
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks in a video statement, in Arlington, Virginia, US in this still image from handout video released Novemer 5, 2026. (Reuters)
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is facing growing pressure within Republicans after the party’s embarrassing defeat in the 2026 midterm elections, with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle preparing to challenge his handling of the Iran war.
The fallout has put Hegseth in an uncomfortable position.…
