Iran war puts US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's Pentagon future in doubt

Gulf News · AFP · 2026-11-05 18:19 UTC

Election losses have intensified calls for investigations into the defence chief

Election losses have intensified calls for investigations into the defence chief

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is under growing pressure, with victorious Democrats planning to target him in Congress and Republicans blaming the Iran war he championed for their election losses.

Hegseth, a former Fox News co-host and National Guard officer, has survived repeated scandals since taking office in early 2025, but his time may be running out.

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