Trump clashes with Defense chief over missile shortages during Camp David meeting

Sources say President Donald Trump confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a Camp David cabinet meeting, demanding explanations for reported shortages of long-range guided missiles and air-defense interceptors used in the ongoing Iran conflict. Hegseth allegedly blamed his deputy Stephen Feinberg for the lack of information, prompting Trump to call Feinberg that evening, threaten his job, and demand a rapid solution.

The president linked the shortages to his decision to scale back missile strikes over the past week. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt labeled the story false and affirmed Trump’s confidence in Hegseth. On Sunday, Trump posted on Truth Social that he had halted a major attack after discussions with Iran and Gulf allies, a claim Iran officials denied. The dispute highlights internal tensions as the war, now five months old, has resulted in 18 U.S. service-member deaths and hundreds of injuries.