The White House is reviewing potential candidates to replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, according to multiple reports, which cite sources familiar with the matter. The reviews are described as ongoing and no decision has been announced about removing him.
The outlets attribute the review to internal concerns raised in connection with Feinberg’s performance while serving in the Defense Department. The Jerusalem Post, citing the Washington Post, says Hegseth blames Feinberg for a reduction in long-range guided missile and air-defense interceptor stockpiles. Other outlets reporting on the same development focus more on the fact of the review and do not describe additional allegations in detail.
Overall, the reports agree that the process involves assessing possible replacements and that Feinberg has not been definitively removed. They differ primarily in how much context they provide about the reasons for the review.
