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Hegseth Likely Stays at the Pentagon Through Year-End

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Source: Polymarket market “Pete Hegseth out as Secretary of Defense by December 31?”

unlikely (20%)
Leading outcome Yes 20% Unlikely · B
24h move ▼ 2.0 pts Yes
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Who will leave their role in the Trump administration in 2026? Kalshi · Karoline Leavitt 99%
Pete Hegseth out as Secretary of Defense by December 31? Polymarket · Yes 20% · -2.0 24h
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