House of Trump falling? Vance, Hegseth at centre of rupture talks as Iran war backlash rages
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Donald Trumps crushing midterm defeat has exposed growing fault lines inside his administration, with the Iran war turning from a military campaign into a political liability. Vice-President JD Vance has openly blamed the conflict for the Republican loss, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been drawn into reports about a possible exit—claims he and the White House deny. The biggest battle is unfolding around Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who faces renewed impeachment calls and investigations once Democrats take control of Congress.
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What initially appeared to be a difficult election night for Republicans is now exposing deeper tensions within Trump's administration. While the President has publicly defended his military campaign against Iran and backed his senior officials, the political fallout has put members of his own team under growing scrutiny.
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