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Will President Trump fire Secretary Hegseth? | CNN Politics

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November 05, 2026 • 12:00 PM
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CNN’s Jake Tapper breaks down growing Republican anger over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his role in the war with Iran after voters’ rejection of Republicans in the midterm elections. The question is, will President Donald Trump fire him?

Will President Trump fire Secretary Hegseth? | CNN Politics

CNN's Jake Tapper breaks down growing Republican anger over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his role in the war with Iran after voters' rejection of Republicans in the midterm elections. The question is, will President Donald Trump fire him?

CNN's Jake Tapper breaks down growing Republican anger over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his role in the war with Iran after voters' rejection of Republicans in the midterm elections. The question is, will President Donald Trump fire him?

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