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Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth's Job in Jeopardy Amidst Iran Stalemate

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Speculation is mounting that Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is at risk of losing his job due to ongoing issues with Iran and negative media coverage. Sources indicate that President Donald Trump is particularly displeased with the lack of progress in the Iran conflict and concerns about the USS Abraham Lincoln's crew welfare. This potential leadership change comes at a critical juncture for US-China defense relations, which had seen recent improvements. AI

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Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth's Job in Jeopardy Amidst Iran Stalemate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Dewey Sim,Khushboo Razdan ·

    Claims Hegseth ‘on verge of losing job’ raise questions about future US-China defence ties

    Speculation is growing that Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is at increasing risk of losing his job, raising questions about the possible implications for US-China relations, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The sources, speaking on condition of anonymity becau…

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