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Trump says Hegseth would be 'very popular' as Tennessee senator

President Trump praises Pete Hegseth's job performance and predicts he would be popular as a senator from Tennessee.

Nov 4, 2026, 2:19 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Politics Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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President Trump stated on Wednesday that he is not considering replacing Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon, according to The Hill.

Trump predicted that Hegseth would be "very popular" if he were to fill the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, a Republican from Tennessee.

When asked about replacing Hegseth following the Republican leadership changes, Trump responded that Hegseth is doing a very good job.

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  1. The Hill: Trump: Hegseth would be 'very popular' as Tennessee senator
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