The White House denied that the Secretary of War was sidelined, emphasizing his deep involvement in national security affairs.

White House Spokesperson: Reports About the U.S. Secretary of War Being "Sidelined" Are Untrue

On November 26, 2025, Washington time, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt responded to a request for comment from the U.S. version of Politico:

The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, is deeply involved in all national security affairs, including the Russia-Ukraine war. Any assumption to the contrary is wrong. Hegseth leads the NATO arms sales process, provides key information about hostile operations to President Donald Trump, participates in intelligence briefings, and actively engages in discussions regarding Venezuela and China.

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