Trump: Hegseth would be 'very popular' as Tennessee senator

Politics The Hill By Filip Timotija 04 Nov 2026 18:59 1 min read
Trump: Hegseth would be 'very popular' as Tennessee senator

President Trump said Wednesday he is not considering replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but predicted the Pentagon chief would be “very popular” if he filled Sen. Marsha Blackburn's (R-Tenn.) seat. “No, I think he's doing a very good job,” the president said when asked whether he is considering replacing Hegseth following the Republican Party's poor...

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