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Vance: 'The reason we lost is the war'; Trump reportedly asks advisers about Hegseth
Vice President JD Vance wrote on X that "The reason we lost is the war," listing ending the Iran war, the cost of living, putting America first and the U.S. relationship with Israel as reasons Trump voters backed Democrats, CBS News reported. Multiple sources told CBS News that Trump has been asking advisers whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should stay, though other sources said no decision has been made.
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- CBS NewsLive Updates: Iran says U.S. election results show Americans reject war, as Trump says he'd do it again