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Hegseth purges Pentagon generals

Pete Hegseth is firing over 20 senior Pentagon generals in an aggressive purge critics call unprecedented.

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Pete Hegseth is reshaping the Pentagon through an aggressive purge of senior leaders, firing more than 20 generals in moves critics call unprecedented. Many dismissals reportedly lacked clear justification, with some tied to perceived politics or identity. The actions are part of a broader restructuring under the Trump administration's defense priorities.
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