Trump stands by Hegseth as reports suggest doubts behind the scenes

President Trump is publicly standing by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, but behind the scenes, he's apparently asking whether he should keep him. CBS News reports Trump has been asking advisors if Hegseth should stay on after Republicans sweeping midterm losses. And Fox News is hearing from current and former administration figures who believe Hegseth could be on his way out. But asked about that possibility Wednesday, Trump gave a very different answer. No, I think he's doing a very good job. Well, I think he's doing a very good job, and I actually think he'd be very popular if he did that, but I haven't heard that at all. Now, a lot of this goes back to the war in Iran and how much it hurt Republicans at the polls. Vice President J.D. Vance isn't mincing words. Wednesday on X, he wrote, quote, The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night. Hegseth has been one of the war's most vocal supporters. And Fox News reports some insiders believe he could take the blame for its political fallout. The White House, though, says Trump has full confidence in him. So who might replace him if Trump does make a change? CBS News reports Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is one name being floated. And there's another complication for Hegseth. Democrats are about to take control of Congress, where he could face investigations and possibly an impeachment effort.