JD Vance has faced questions over whether he trusts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after reports that the vice president personally contacted military commanders for direct assessments of the situation on the ground amid the Iran war.Vance rejected suggestions of a Pentagon rift, insisting he trusts both Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine. But he also confirmed that he speaks directly with admirals and generals to understand U.S. foreign policy and battlefield developments, fueling fresh scrutiny over how Trump’s top officials are managing the conflict.