CNN reports multiple Trump aides say many US officials are already lining up post‑White House jobs. A senior political adviser privately blamed the Iran war for poor Republican election performance and said Trump may be seeking a scapegoat; an adviser quoted Trump as saying he 'feels he was misled' on the Iran war and that someone must pay. Allies identify Defense Secretary Hegseth, a supporter of the conflict, as a possible target; Democrats and some Republicans have flagged him as a potential

2026-11-05

CNN reports multiple Trump aides say many US officials are already lining up post‑White House jobs. A senior political adviser privately blamed the Iran war for poor Republican election performance and said Trump may be seeking a scapegoat; an adviser quoted Trump as saying he 'feels he was misled' on the Iran war and that someone must pay. Allies identify Defense Secretary Hegseth, a supporter of the conflict, as a possible target; Democrats and some Republicans have flagged him as a potential focus for impeachment and other probes. Trump told Fox News on Tuesday he is not considering a cabinet reshuffle, while an insider said the president has told aides Hegseth should fight any impeachment. It is unclear whether personnel changes will occur before the Iran conflict is resolved.