Guest does not intend to resign from the US Department of Defense According to Ferraro, quoted in the "Washington Post", Pete Guest plans to remain in his position until the end of Donald Trump's term; Even if the Democrats take control of Congress again and start an investigation against him. According to people familiar with Hogst's views, he is bracing himself for more intense congressional scrutiny, but has no intention of stepping down. The construction of a new US military base and the use of advanced weapons are his top priorities for the next two years.