‘This is just disarray’: alarm inside Pentagon after Hegseth staff purges
Summary
Since President Donald Trump returned to office, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed or forced out 24 high-ranking military leaders without official reasons. Many of those removed were Black or female officers, and some say these actions have caused concern and confusion inside the Pentagon.Key Facts
- Pete Hegseth has fired or forced retirement of 24 generals and senior commanders since January 2023.
- About 60% of those removed were Black or female officers.
- The removals are linked to efforts against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
- General Randy George, Army Chief of Staff, was recently ousted reportedly for refusing to cut certain officers from promotion lists.
- Hegseth replaced General CQ Brown, the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with a less experienced officer.
- Female leaders like Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the first woman on the Joint Chiefs, were also removed.
- Hegseth has been criticized for focusing on personal beliefs and has a small close-knit team including family members.
- Day-to-day Pentagon operations are mostly managed by Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg.
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