It has been reported that Vance privately expressed concern over how the Pentagon, under Hegseth's leadership, handled Trump’s war against Iran, and remained skeptical about the military's battlefield updates. Citing two senior government officials, The Atlantic noted that Vance repeatedly questioned the war strategy and voiced concerns to Trump about the inventory of certain missile systems. A White House official said Vance frequently raised in-depth questions about strategic plans, but his advisers emphasized this did not imply he accused Hegseth or Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Dan Caine of misleading the president, nor did it suggest an attempt to create division within Trump’s wartime cabinet. Both the Pentagon and the White House publicly downplayed internal tensions. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated that Hegseth maintains an "excellent working relationship" with Vance, and their sharp debates within Trump’s national security team are part of a professional decision-making process. White House press secretary Levitt also said that Trump trusts Hegseth and believes he is performing well.
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