Could Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis be tapped to lead the U.S. Department of Defense? According to several reports, President-elect Trump is considering replacing his current pick, Pete Hegseth, with the Sunshine State's leader. The Wall Street Journal was first to report the news on Tuesday, citing "people familiar with the discussions" as several allegations have surfaced against Hegseth, a former Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran. Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/trump-defense-secretary-pick-desantis-hegseth-reports/67-a3d89d96-d1d7-4f55-8884-0c10875a9c2b More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: http://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.