WASHINGTON/NEW YORK — The White House has reviewed potential candidates to replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg. According to sources familiar with the discussions, the exploratory effort signals that further leadership changes could hit the Pentagon following a wave of high-profile departures.
The vetting process, which gained traction mid-year and continued through late August, has included outreach to senior Senate lawmakers to gauge whether prospective nominees could secure swift confirmation. While sources emphasized that no definitive choice has been made to unseat Feinberg, the review highlights underlying friction within the defense leadership.
Both the White House and the Pentagon pushed back against reports of an imminent ouster. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth strongly defended his deputy in a public statement, asserting that Feinberg "isn't going anywhere" and continues to enjoy his full support. White House spokespeople similarly praised leadership efforts across the department.
If Feinberg—the billionaire co-founder of Cerberus Capital Management—were to depart, it would represent the most consequential personnel shift under Hegseth, whose tenure has already grappled with multiple high-level exits, including Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Navy Secretary John Phelan.
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