ClosedPolitics

Hegseth cuts general and admiral positions

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed he is cutting 20% of generals and admirals and is expected to fire more top officers. In a speech to junior officers he attacked diversity, dismissed reports of low morale, and called press coverage of the Iran war 'a national betrayal'.

Developments: 5
Outlets: 7
Followed since: 30 Sep

The latest development

Latest · Wed 30 Sep, 21:50 UTCHegseth calls Iran war press coverage 'national betrayal'Hegseth described journalists reporting on Pentagon actions as anti-American traitors.

01The story so far

five developments over one day, a square each

02Developmentsnewest first

Wednesday 30 September

5 developments

21:50 UTC· the latest
Hegseth calls Iran war press coverage 'national betrayal'
Hegseth described journalists reporting on Pentagon actions as anti-American traitors.
1 sourceBloomberg
- BloombergXWed 30 Sep, 21:50
  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called press coverage of the Iran war “a national betrayal,” and described journalists as anti-American traitors for reporting on the actions of the Pentagon
  The original post
21:20 UTC
Hegseth confirms 20% cut to generals and admirals
Speaking to junior officers and enlisted leaders, Hegseth dismissed low-morale reports as 'false claims' and said retention is at record levels.
Washington, DCUS
2 sourcesThe Guardian · World, NPR
- The Guardian · WorldRSSWed 30 Sep, 21:20
  Pete Hegseth confirms cutting 20% of US military generals and admirals Defense secretary ranted against diversity claiming ‘no fatties, no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals’ in troopsSend us your questions about how the Iran war will affect US voters in the
  The original post
- NPRRSSWed 30 Sep, 21:51
  Leaning into culture war flashpoints, Hegseth says he has transformed U.S. military Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told hundreds of junior military officers and enlisted leaders on Wednesday that the Trump administration has achieved a cultural shift in the military.
  The original post
15:23 UTC
Hegseth expected to fire more top US military officers
BBC reports Hegseth is expected to remove more senior military leaders as he overhauls the officer ranks.
Washington, D.C.US
2 sourcesAl Jazeera, BBC World
- Al JazeeraRSSWed 30 Sep, 14:35
  Why is Hegseth cutting 20 percent of US general and admiral positions? The overhaul could reshape the US military as Hegseth faces scrutiny over senior officers’ removal.
  The original post
- BBC WorldXWed 30 Sep, 15:23
  Hegseth expected to fire more top ranking US military
  The original post
07:45 UTC
Hegseth to cut general and admiral posts by 20%
A Pentagon official told Al Jazeera that Hegseth will cut the positions reserved for generals and admirals by 20% across the Army, Navy and Air Force. Reuters reported earlier that the Pentagon chief was set to announce additional senior officer cuts.
2 sourcesReuters, Al Jazeera English
- ReutersXWed 30 Sep, 07:45
  Pentagon chief set to announce additional cuts in senior officer positions
  The original post
- Al Jazeera EnglishXWed 30 Sep, 08:55
  US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will cut the number of positions reserved for generals and admirals by 20%, a Pentagon official has told Al Jazeera, in a change that will affect leadership across the Army, Navy and Air Force. 🔗:
  The original post
03:20 UTC
Hegseth to cut general and admiral posts by 20%
Two US officials told Reuters Hegseth will announce the cut when addressing hundreds of junior service members at Quantico, Virginia.
Quantico, VirginiaUS
1 sourceReuters
- ReutersXWed 30 Sep, 03:20
  US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce a 20% cut in the number of positions for generals and admirals when he speaks with hundreds of junior service members at Quantico, Virginia, two US officials told Reuters
  The original post

Hegseth cuts general and admiral positions

Developments

Wednesday 30 September

Hegseth calls Iran war press coverage 'national betrayal'

Hegseth confirms 20% cut to generals and admirals

Hegseth expected to fire more top US military officers

Hegseth to cut general and admiral posts by 20%

Hegseth to cut general and admiral posts by 20%