A shakeup looms in the Pentagon’s leadership ranks as speculation swirls over potential successors to the embattled official following the Republican losses in the midterm elections. With figures like Ron DeSantis and Mike Waltz already circulating in discussions, the search for a replacement reflects broader political shifts and internal power dynamics. The uncertainty comes as the outgoing official faces mounting pressure amid the fallout from the electoral results. Details on who may take the helm—and why—are emerging from sources within the defense establishment.
As Pete Hegseth fights for his job after the midterm Republican wipeout, Ron DeSantis and Mike Waltz are just some of the names being mentioned. The post Pentagon Officials Float Names of Hegseth’s Replacement appeared first on The Intercept.
