# Hegseth says “we will not back down” as Republicans blame Iran war for midterm losses

https://mins.news/en/video/132534

- CBS News, 2026-11-06 14:23 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONz3PhwmN04

> Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism as Republicans assign blame after their poor midterm-election showing, with many saying the Iran war contributed to their losses.

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