The Pentagon is frantically shuffling cash around in a desperate bid to plug the hole blasted in its budget by Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Current and former department officials told the Washington Post just how dire the situation has become, describing how the Pentagon has been forced to limit training and maintenance that help maintain military readiness. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, 46, will plead the administration’s case in front of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday. Majid Asgaripour/via REUTERSVought has previously suggested Trump’s war has cost taxpayers about $30 billion. “Secretary Hegseth has prioritized the needs of our military and our warfighters unlike any of his predecessors,” spokesman Sean Parnell said.