Summary
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a meeting with top U.S. military leaders at Marine Corps base Quantico, Virginia. This meeting gathered generals from around the world, marking an unusual event that has drawn significant attention.
Key Facts
- The meeting took place at Quantico, a Marine Corps base in Virginia.
- President Trump unexpectedly announced his attendance at the meeting.
- The meeting involved senior military leaders (O-7 to O-10) excluding staff officers.
- Leaders from regions like the Middle East and Indo-Pacific were summoned.
- Hegseth is expected to discuss restoring a "warrior ethos" within the military.
- The administration under Hegseth has reduced military leadership by cutting four-star generals.
- Hegseth has been involved in policy changes, including removing transgender service members.
- President Trump praised the meeting, emphasizing global military participation.
