US President Donald Trump is forcefully defending War Secretary Pete Hegseth after reports claimed the two clashed over alleged U.S. weapons shortages during the Iran conflict. Trump dismissed the reports as 'fake,' praised Hegseth's leadership, and accused the media of spreading 'treasonous' stories.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth denied reports of depleted missile defense stockpiles. CNN cited sources claiming nearly 80 percent of THAAD interceptors were used. Senior…

Hegseth has faced accusations for months of downplaying the impact of the Iran war and misleading the public and Trump about its objectives.