Trump reportedly weighs replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and seeks successor suggestions, but publicly says he is doing a “very good job”

Trump is considering replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and has asked allies to suggest possible successors, NBC News reported. The report says Hegseth faces growing bipartisan frustration over the Iran war, its costs, depleted U.S. munitions and stalled Pentagon funding. His upcoming travel has reportedly been put on hold.

Trump publicly denied plans to replace Hegseth, saying he is doing a “very good job.”