Trump: 'I intend to keep Secretary of Defense Hegseth in his post'

US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with ABC that he intends to keep Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in his post, despite CBS reports about consultations regarding his dismissal after the Republican defeat in the midterm elections and claims about a connection to the war with Iran.

US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with ABC that he intends to keep Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in his post. This statement came after CBS reported that Trump had consulted with his aides about the possible dismissal of Hegseth following the Republican defeat in the midterm elections. The CBS report also claimed that 'the war with Iran was partly the cause of the defeat.' Trump acknowledged dissatisfaction with Hegseth, who is considered a strong supporter of the war with Iran, and added: 'I don't understand why.' The article does not provide direct quotes from the ABC interview, limiting itself to a paraphrase.