In the high-frequency churn of President Donald Trump’s first term, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s repeated missteps would have fueled guessing games about his imminent firing. In the second, he has maintained White House support — at least for now.

As President Donald Trump gathered his Cabinet for a high-profile meeting at the White House on Tuesday, the attention wasn’t on policy, strategy, or even […] ‘Not an Accident’: Trump’s Cabinet Meetin

The co-hosts of The View once again took aim at Pete Hegseth and his boss on the ABC talk show. On the Thursday, December 4, installment, the ladies agreed that they don't think Donald Trump will ever fire the United States Secretary of War despite him being involved in multiple controversies since he was appointed the position.

With claims flying that Pete Hegseth’s orders might have led to the commission of war crimes, President Trump sounded like he was putting some distance between himself and his defense secretary.

"Outrage erupts as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's brazen defense of illegal boat strike sparks fears of imminent charges beyond

The Defense Department said it would investigate the retired Navy captain after he participated in a video calling on troops to refuse illegal orders.

Donald Trump says on Meet the Press that he is sticking by Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice for defense secretary, even as allies suggest doubts.