Pressure mounts on US defense chief Hegseth after election rout

Arab News · AFP · 2026-11-05 21:38 UTC

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny as Democrats plan to target him following Republican election losses attributed to his support of the Iran war. President Trump continues to back Hegseth despite repeated scandals.

- Victorious Democrats plan to target Pete Hegseth in Congress

- Defense secretary was key advocate for the Iran war, which Republicans blame for their election loss

WASHINGTON: US Defense 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.

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