# Trump says he intends to keep Hegseth as defense secretary

https://mins.news/en/item/130943

- TASS, 2026-11-05 15:27 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2213415

> Donald Trump said he firmly intends to keep Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief despite hearing complaints about him. Republican Representative Thomas Massie had said House Republicans would seek a vote on a resolution to impeach Hegseth when Congress resumes next week.

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