Deputy Pentagon Chief Tied to Spy Scandal

“The Defense Department’s powerful second in command does not seek out the spotlight. But recently, Steve Feinberg has found himself entangled in the unusual and very public case of an arrested CIA officer found with $40 million worth of gold bars stored at his home,” NBC News reports.

“The deputy defense secretary, a 66-year-old private equity titan, has a keen interest in military intelligence — he left his financial firm last year to join the Defense Department. He has been described as ‘reclusive’ and insular. He has been a major Republican donor for years, he has relationships with many U.S. leaders, and he prefers to work behind the scenes.”

“But Feinberg’s professional relationship with former CIA officer David Rush, accused of running a long con on the nation’s top spy agency and stashing gold, cash and luxury watches at his home, has brought him unwelcome attention.”