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GOP senators lose confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

politicsApr 27, 202635288

A growing group of Republican senators say they lack confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the ousters of Army Chief of Staff Randy George and Navy Secretary John Phelan. Some GOP senators aligned with Ohio Senator J.D. Vance cite the "hollowing out of incredible leadership at the Pentagon" as a central reason for their concerns. The erosion of support raises the prospect of tougher Senate oversight and could constrain Hegseth’s authority as the Pentagon manages ongoing operations and senior leadership turnover.

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