Trump Wants Consultation on Hogset Replacement American news channel CBS, citing multiple sources, reported that Trump has asked his advisers whether or not to replace the United States Secretary of Defense. Sources close to the White House predicted that key military leaders, including Admiral Brad Cooper, chairman of US Central Command, and General Dan Cain, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, would be blamed for the Republican defeat in their advice on war with Iran. According to CBS, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been suggested as a candidate to replace Guest, and sources said he could win US Senate confirmation before his term as governor expires on Jan. 5. However, on Wednesday, Trump dismissed the inquiry into the Defense Department change, telling reporters that Pete Hogst is doing a "very good job," and White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly reiterated that the president has "full confidence" in Hogst. the channel.