Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has privately discussed running for governor next year in Tennessee, NBC News reported Tuesday.

Such a move would require Hegseth to resign as defense secretary. Hegseth resides in Sumner County, Tennessee, just outside Nashville.

NBC News reported the discussions centered on what it takes to run and the chances of winning, according to the report, citing two sources. One of the conversations took place within the past three weeks and was framed as a serious discussion, according to the report.

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