White House looking to replace Hegseth deputy Steve Feinberg, sources say

The White House has been reviewing potential candidates to replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, according to multiple sources. This effort, which began in June, has included conversations with senior lawmakers in the Senate about the potential candidates' chances of being confirmed.

The review was still ongoing as of late August, but no decision has been made to remove Feinberg from his post. The sources did not specify which candidates were being considered or why the White House was reviewing potential replacements.

The White House and Pentagon have denied that a process is underway to replace Feinberg. White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly stated that President Trump appreciates the work of Secretary Hegseth, Deputy Secretary Feinberg, and the entire Department of Defense. According to The Times of Israel, Hegseth had previously blamed Iran war munitions shortages on Feinberg.

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