Trump clashed with Hegseth over munition shortage amid war on Iran: Report
Trump clashed with Hegseth over munition shortage amid war on Iran: Report US President Donald Trump confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Washington's critical shortage during the war on Iran, The Washington Post reported. According to the newspaper citing sources, Trump demanded answers during a cabinet meeting last week after finding out about the deficit in vital weapons, despite his…
US President Donald Trump engaged in a disagreement with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a critical shortage of munitions during the ongoing war on Iran, according to a report by The Washington Post. The newspaper, citing unnamed sources, stated that Trump questioned Hegseth during a cabinet meeting last week, expressing his concerns after learning about the deficit in crucial weapons.
Despite believing that the issue had been resolved, Trump's inquiries led to the pause of large-scale strikes against Iran. The report highlighted the shortage of munitions as a contributing factor to Trump's decision. Hegseth, during the meeting, defended himself and instead placed the blame on Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg for the shortage and for failing to inform Trump about the status of Washington's stockpiles.
The White House dismissed the report, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt describing it as "100% fake news" and emphasizing that Trump had "the utmost confidence" in Hegseth.
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