Pete Hegseth Faces Growing Criticism as War With Iran Rolls On

Replacing the defense secretary is easier than ending the war he's fighting.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing growing criticism from some Republicans, with a key senator now calling on President Donald Trump to replace him. It comes amid Hegseth’s reported plans to extend troop deployments in the Middle East, a sign that the conflict with Iran could drag into next year. Meanwhile, the war continues to escalate with Iran targeting U.S. sites across the region in response to a wave of American bombings earlier in the week. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.

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