In a recent meeting at Camp David, President Donald Trump questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about a shortage of munitions. Sources indicate that Hegseth pointed to Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg as a source of responsibility.
The White House later refuted these claims, labeling them as ‘100% fake news.’ This dispute highlights tensions within the Department of Defense concerning military supplies.
On August 5, 2026, at 7:41 PM EDT, a hasty meeting was organized by the Defense Department’s second in command. Stephen Feinberg gathered key military and defense acquisition officials on Friday night. Their goal was to find rapid solutions to address the U.S. weaponry shortfall.
This meeting reportedly followed a furious phone call from President Trump to Feinberg, demanding immediate action to resolve the issue.

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