How long will Trump stand by Hegseth?

ABC News Daily by Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Sep 4, 20260:15:27Society & Culture

According to Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth is doing a 'fantastic job' running the US military. But this week one of his most senior officials, the Army Secretary, quit after months of tensions with Hegseth, who has already...

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