USA05 April, 20261 min read
Pentagon Chief Hegseth Fires Army Chief George Amid War Push
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Hegseth fired Army Chief Gen. Randy George; George to retire immediately. Three generals ousted as Pentagon shakeup hits war command.
Abrupt Firing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George just six weeks into a war.
George had warned lawmakers that the conflict was depleting stockpiles faster than they could be replaced.
Congressional Republicans rallied behind George as a steady and accomplished leader.
Leadership Overhaul
The firing was part of a broader purge that has removed more than a dozen senior military officers. Hegseth has no military experience and was a Fox News host before assuming the Defense Secretary role. George had been appointed by Biden and was scheduled to depart in 2027.
Mission and Morale
George's firing came hours after Trump delivered a primary address shifting from threats to decisive defeat. The Pentagon issued conflicting statements about ground forces. George's farewell email emphasized courage, character, and grit.