Trump Backs Hegseth After Report of Dispute Over Stockpiles

Published 6 August 2026 · world

President Donald Trump defended Pete Hegseth after a report about a disagreement over dwindling US weapons stockpiles raised questions about the Pentagon chief’s future in

President Donald Trump defended Pete Hegseth after a report about a disagreement over dwindling US weapons stockpiles raised questions about the Pentagon chief’s future in the administration. “I am extremely happy with the job that Pete Hegseth is doing,” Trump said in a social media post Thursday. “Everything has been extraordinary, including our attack on Venezuela” and likewise in Iran, “where the country has been decimated.” Richard Haass, Council on Foreign Relations President Emeritus joins Balance of Power to discuss. Weekdays 7am-6pm ET Saturday & Sunday 7am-10am ET WATCH HERE Subscribe to our Podcasts Bloomberg Daybreak Bloomberg Surveillance Bloomberg Intelligence Balance of Power Bloomberg Businessweek Listen on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with the Bloomberg Business app Apple CarPlay Android Auto Visit our YouTube channels Bloomberg Podcasts Bloomberg Television Bloomberg Originals Quicktake

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