Washington, April 27 -- A growing number of Senate Republicans are raising concerns over the leadership of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with some suggesting he should step aside, though they acknowledge that the decision ultimately rests with President Donald Trump.
Lawmakers pointed to recent high-profile departures, including Army Chief of Staff Randy George and Navy Secretary John Phelan, as key sources of concern.
Hegseth is expected to meet lawmakers in the coming days and testify before Congress, where he will likely face pointed questions about leadership changes, internal disputes, and the broader direction of U.S. defense policy.
Several GOP defense hawks have expressed frustration over reports that George was pressured to...