President Trump has publicly defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth against media reports suggesting friction between them. These reports, notably from The Washington Post, claimed Trump was displeased with Hegseth regarding the nation's weapons stockpile and its impact on operations concerning Iran. Trump dismissed these rumors as "fake news" and "treasonous" on Truth Social. He stated he is "extremely happy" with Hegseth's performance and highlighted his respect within the military. Trump specifically credited Hegseth with making improvements, including removing DEI initiatives and boosting recruitment. The Washington Post's reporting, citing anonymous sources, indicated Trump had vented about dwindling munitions that could hinder military actions. This comes after Trump announced the cancellation of a significant potential attack on Iran. The newspaper's story suggested these weaponry shortages played a role in the decision to hold back from further attacks. However, Trump countered that the military possesses "massive amounts" of munitions. He also asserted that large quantities are actively being manufactured and sent to the U.S. as required to counter claims of shortages.