US EditionHegseth Purges Military Leaders With Little Explanation
Hegseth's politically motivated firings have unsettled military leadership and sparked congressional concern, with about two dozen generals removed in nine months, reshaping U.S. military command.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired or sidelined at least two dozen generals and admirals, reshaping the U.S. military leadership.
- Hegseth's actions have caused anxiety among senior military officials and generated mistrust, forcing them to take sides amid unprecedented changes in leadership.
- Senator Elissa Slotkin described Hegseth's personnel actions as a 'purge', raising concerns about the loss of experienced leaders in the military.
- Representative Jason Crow stated that Hegseth's decisions send a message that 'politics can and should be part of your military service.
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Hegseth Weakening Military Readiness With Political Purge Of Top Generals And Admirals
Since President Donald Trump's second term began in January, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired roughly two dozen top generals and admirals — often for political reasons.Approximately 20 current and former military leaders recently told the New York Times that Hegseth's decisions were leading to the Pentagon having a dearth of generational experience that could take years to recover. Former National Security Council member Kori Schake said…
Hegseth is purging military leaders with little explanation - The Boston Globe
The defense secretary has fired or sidelined at least two dozen generals and admirals over the past nine months in a series of ousters that could reshape the US military for years to come.
Military experts condemn Trump's Pentagon chief for unprecedented 'purge' of top generals
Since President Donald Trump's second term began in January, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired roughly two dozen top generals and admirals — often for political reasons.Approximately 20 current and former military leaders recently told the New York Times that Hegseth's decisions were leading to the Pentagon having a dearth of generational experience that could take years to recover. Former National Security Council member Kori Schake said…
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