White House reviewed replacing Pentagon deputy Feinberg, officials deny report
The White House has been reviewing potential replacements for Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, a process that began in June and signals rising leadership turnover at the Pentagon under Secretary Hegseth. Officially no decision has been made to remove Feinberg, with discussions involving Senate support, while White House and Pentagon spokespeople deny any replacement process and reiterate Feinberg’s continued backing.
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About Steve Feinberg
Stephen Andrew Feinberg is an American billionaire businessman and government official who has served as the 36th United States deputy secretary of defense since 2025. He is the co-founder and former chief executive officer (CEO) of Cerberus Capital Management. Feinberg was also chair of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board from 2018 to 2021, during the first Trump administration.
Everything about Steve Feinberg →- Occupation
- financier, civil servant
- Position held
- United States Deputy Secretary of Defense
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 29, 1960