Donald Trump has discussed replacing Pete Hegseth, his controversial nominee to lead the Pentagon, with candidates including Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, according to two people close to the talks.
The discussions over Hegseth’s fate have unfolded as support for the Fox News host’s confirmation among Senate Republicans has ebbed away in recent days with the emergence of increasingly damning allegations of sexual misconduct.
If Trump were to tap DeSantis as defence secretary, it would be a remarkable twist in the two men’s relationship after they squared off during the 2024 Republican presidential primary.
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