Hegseth expected to fire more top-ranking US military
Roughly 20 admirals and generals have already either been fired or resigned since Hegseth took over the defence department.
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"We are no longer the woke department or the weak department."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"He's getting rid of them."
— Mark Kelly , Politician
"It all depends on why you're doing it and what function it's serving."
— Alexander Downes , Academic
Key People
Political science professor at George Washington University who critiques Hegseth's military actions.
Mark Kelly is a former Navy captain, astronaut, and U.S. Senator.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
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Roughly 20 admirals and generals have already either been fired or resigned since Hegseth took over the defence department.
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