How Pete Hegseth went from ‘out the door’ to safe as houses

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has survived threats to his position and is now a prominent figure in conflicts involving Iran and the domestic political fight with Democrats. The article says the political battle is likely to be decisive for his continued tenure.

The defence secretary is now the face of two wars: the one against Iran, and the one against the Democrats. It’s the latter that will keep him in the job.