Trump Defends Pete Hegseth Amid Reports of Pentagon Friction

The president took to social media to voice his approval, stating he was extremely happy with the performance of the defense secretary. The brief endorsement serves as a direct rebuttal to reports suggesting friction between the White House and the Department of Defense regarding the potential depletion of missile stockpiles linked to the conflict with Iran. By providing this public vote of confidence, Trump aims to stabilize the narrative surrounding his national security leadership and silence speculation regarding internal disagreements on military readiness.