Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth
- Posted on September 2, 2026
- By Al Jazeera
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A prominent Republican senator has publicly urged President Trump to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from his position, citing concerns about his qualifications and leadership capabilities. This development signals growing internal party divisions regarding key cabinet appointments and defense policy direction. The call for dismissal reflects ongoing tensions within Republican ranks over personnel decisions at the Pentagon.
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