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Donald Trump Defends War Secretary Pete Hegseth & Says He Has 'Every Intention' Of Keeping Him In His Cabinet Despite Criticism That He Lost The Party The Midterms: 'I Get Calls About Him'

November 8, 2026 by Abigail Connolly
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President Donald Trump is facing pressure to make changes to his administration, this time involving Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Following the Republican Party’s disappointing performance in the midterm elections, some critics are questioning whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should keep his position. However, the president appears to have no plans to let his Cabinet member go just yet, despite the criticism surrounding his leadership. Read more about how the president defended Pete and his performance in his administration below.

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Trump Defends Pete Hegseth Despite Calls For His Replacement

During a recent conversation with reporters, the president made it clear that he intends to keep Hegseth in his administration, even as he acknowledged hearing from people who aren't happy with the defense secretary. The Republican leader pushed back against calls to replace him and made his support for the former Fox News host clear.

 

"I have every intention to keep him," he said, as reported by ABC News, later stating that he's gotten calls praising the former television personality. "I get these calls, you know, about him," he continued. "I don't understand why."

Trump Has Made Several Changes To His Administration's Staff

Since returning to the White House, Trump has made several major changes to his administration, with high-profile officials including Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi losing their positions.

 

He has also brought in new faces as he continues to reshape his team. Most recently, the 80-year-old announced that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles would be leaving her position, with longtime adviser Stephen Miller set to replace her. The move came just days after the midterm elections, which saw Democrats make major gains, adding to questions about who could be next to leave his inner circle.

 

However, it looks like Pete Hegseth will remain in his position as the future of this Trump administration unfolds.

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Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.