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Trump, Hegseth to headline a highly unusual gathering of top military officials

Trump, Hegseth to headline a highly unusual gathering of top military officials

Summary

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are set to meet with top U.S. military leaders at Quantico, Virginia. This gathering is notable due to Trump's participation and speculation around potential military leadership changes.

Key Facts

  • President Trump will meet with top military leaders in Quantico, Virginia.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth organized the meeting.
  • The event includes hundreds of generals and admirals.
  • There is speculation that Hegseth might use the meeting to propose reducing the number of senior military officers.
  • Hegseth previously advocated for cutting the number of admirals and generals by about 20%.
  • The meeting was initially reported by The Washington Post.
  • It presents challenges related to national security and operations, especially with military leaders gathered in one location.

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