Is Pete Hegseth’s job safe with Iran war taking the blame for blue wave?

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth maintains President Donald Trump’s support but faces a tidal wave of opposition following the midterm elections, which could threaten his job security.

Trump said the secretary is “doing a very good job” in his first public comments following the “bluenami” during a White House event on Wednesday. He subsequently told ABC News on Thursday he had “every intention” of keeping him in his post, although he acknowledged getting calls from people unhappy with his performance.

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