Trump considers Ron DeSantis to replace Pete Hegseth at Pentagon, CBS News source says

Key Points:

• President Trump has been consulting advisers about whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should remain in his position following significant Republican losses in the midterm elections.
• Some White House aides anticipate that blame for the GOP's defeat may be directed at military leaders Adm. Brad Cooper and Gen. Dan Caine due to their roles in the Iran war strategy.
• Vice President JD Vance attributed the GOP's midterm losses to the ongoing war, while discussions include potential replacement candidates like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the defense secretary role.
• Despite speculation, President Trump publicly stated he believes Hegseth is doing a "very good job" and expressed support for him possibly filling a Senate seat vacated by Marsha Blackburn.
• White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly affirmed the president’s full confidence in Hegseth, highlighting his efforts in military operations and reversing the Biden administration's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the Pentagon.