Trump sidesteps Hegseth 2028: 'It's very early to talk about that'

President Donald Trump praised War Secretary Pete Hegseth‘s leadership but claimed it was too early to consider backing a 2028 White House run by the Pentagon chief.

Trump sidesteps Hegseth 2028: 'It's very early to talk about that'

TL;DR

  • President Donald Trump praised War Secretary Pete Hegseth's job performance.
  • Trump stated it is too early to consider endorsing Hegseth for a 2028 White House run.
  • Trump emphasized the need to focus on the midterms.
  • Hegseth has publicly denied interest in a presidential run, refuting reports of discussions.
  • Trump noted that many people are considering runs for president.