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White House denies report administration is looking for Hegseth replacement

By Mike Brest
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White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt quickly denied a report that President Donald Trump’s administration is considering replacements for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

NPR reported Monday afternoon that White House officials have “begun the process of looking for a new secretary of defense,” which Leavitt quickly called “FAKE NEWS.”

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Defense Department of Defense (Department of War) Karoline Leavitt National Security Pete Hegseth Trump Administration Washington D.C. White House