Pete Hegseth, despite reports of his possible replacement, will remain as Pentagon chief until the end of Donald Trump's presidency, department spokesman Sean Parnell said. "Minister Hesset will not back down and will not be afraid of politicians who try to score points in party battles or initiate fake investigations where there is no wrongdoing," he said. Earlier, CBS News, citing sources, reported that Trump discussed the future of Gessett with advisers after the Democrats' victory in the congressional midterm elections. Telegram | Max | Read exclusively.