Trump says it’s ‘very early’ to talk about a Hegseth 2028 presidential campaign
What to know about Trump says it’s ‘very early’ to talk about a Hegseth 2028 presidential campaign
By Steve Holland and Bo Erickson Asked about an NBC News report that the Pentagon chief has discussed a potential White House run, Trump said Hegseth is doing a "fantastic job, but it's very early to talk about that." "We have to get through the midterms…
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What happened
By Steve Holland and Bo Erickson Asked about an NBC News report that the Pentagon chief has discussed a potential White House run, Trump said Hegseth is doing a "fantastic job, but it's very early to talk about that." "We have to get through the midterms…
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Common ground
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Follow-up questions
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