# Pete Hegseth’s future in doubt after US midterm setback

https://mins.news/en/item/132406

- France 24, 2026-11-06 13:15 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261106-us-defence-secretary-pete-hegseth-s-future-in-question-after-midterms-setback

> US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s future is in question following the November 3 midterm setback. In a video message on November 5, he vowed to fight congressional efforts to impeach him and defended the Iran war as “courageous and historic”.

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