In a written response submitted to the Senate Committee on Armed Services for his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Feinberg said, North Korea "remains intensely focused on expanding its illicit nuclear weapons program and improving its ballistic and cruise missile programs, while expanding its malign cyber activities."
He further emphasized that North Korea's nuclear capabilities "pose a particular threat to the safety and security of U.S. allies that host U.S forces in the region," underscoring the importance of strengthening their defense posture.
When asked about measures to address such a threat, he prioritized "improving missile defense systems," particularly for the U.S. mainland.
Expressing worries about North Korea's military ties with Russia, he said North Korea's "recent deployment of combat forces to Russia is also of concern." He also pointed out, "China, Russia, Iran, and North Korean cooperation in Ukraine, and in other regions of the world, suggest a common interest in weakening U.S. influence and alliances globally."
His appointment remains uncertain as the billionaire investor with extensive business ties in the defense and military sectors, has come under scrutiny for potential conflicts of interest. But he defended his background, explaining that his expertise in business management would enable him to tackle inefficiencies at the Pentagon.
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