Story perspectives

Insiders: Pete Hegseth to be fired before Thanksgiving

8/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

Insiders say U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will be fired before Thanksgiving, making him the administration’s midterm casualty.
Christopher Hale, former Obama campaign aide, reported the claim Sunday night, citing insiders.
The Pentagon hired conservative military veterans to amplify Hegseth’s viewpoints online and declined to disclose their specific assignments.
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) said he’d love to see Hegseth fired, blaming him for Iran messaging.

1 of 1

Story summary

Insiders say U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will be fired before Thanksgiving, making him the administration’s midterm casualty.
Christopher Hale, former Obama campaign aide, reported the claim Sunday night, citing insiders.
The Pentagon hired conservative military veterans to amplify Hegseth’s viewpoints online and declined to disclose their specific assignments.
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) said he’d love to see Hegseth fired, blaming him for Iran messaging.