President Donald Trump has praised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his support of the U.S. military action against Iran, stating that he was the first top administration official to endorse the action. He has been a key proponent of the military action, sharing U.N. military objectives such as eliminating Iran's ballistic missile program, drone production, and the country's navy. Despite acknowledging that Vice President Vance was less enthusiastic about the war than Hegsetsh, he has avoided public criticism. He also signed a directive to ensure that all National Guard serving on the task force, along with those serving in Washington, D.C., New Orleans and the administration’s “border security missions” will receive the same benefits as active-duty troops.