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White House Reviews Candidates to Replace Deputy Defense Secretary

9/5/2026

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White House Review

The White House began reviewing candidates to replace U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg.
The review proceeds even though the Pentagon says no replacement process and both White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth affirm Feinberg’s continued role.
The Pentagon reports unusually high senior staff turnover, highlighted by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation.
Driscoll resigned after disputes with Secretary Hegseth over modernization and culture to President Donald Trump.

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White House Reviews

The White House is reviewing candidates to replace U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg.
Republican officials, including Sen. Thom Tillis, condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as inept and urged President Donald Trump to appoint new Pentagon leadership.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll announced his resignation, stating his last full day will be Wednesday.
White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly defended Hegseth, citing successful operations such as Midnight Hammer and Epic Fury.

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White House Review

The White House began reviewing candidates to replace U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg.
The review proceeds even though the Pentagon says no replacement process and both White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth affirm Feinberg’s continued role.
The Pentagon reports unusually high senior staff turnover, highlighted by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation.
Driscoll resigned after disputes with Secretary Hegseth over modernization and culture to President Donald Trump.

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