Trump: Hegseth would be 'very popular' as Tennessee senator
Topics: Pentagon & Military
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- The Hill reports: “President Trump said Wednesday he is not considering replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but predicted the Pentagon chief would be “very popular” if he filled Sen. Marsha Blackburn's (R-Tenn.)…”
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