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Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth Fires Army Chief Randy George in War-Hour Shake-Up

02 April, 2026.USA.13 sources

Key Takeaways

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief of Staff Randy George to retire immediately.
George was the Army's top officer and is being removed amid a wartime shake-up.
Hegseth also fired two other senior generals during the Iran-related operation.

Hegseth Fires Army Chief

Hegseth fired Army Chief General Randy George amid the US-Israel war on Iran.

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ABC News

The Pentagon confirmed George's immediate retirement but gave no official explanation.

ABC News

CBS reported Hegseth wants someone to implement Trump and Hegseth's vision for the army.

The Atlantic warned Trump and Hegseth have been politicizing the military.

Broader Military Purge

Hegseth also removed three other Army generals.

He has fired or sidelined more than a dozen admirals or generals since January 2025.

Al Jazeera

NBC reported Hegseth has blocked or delayed promotions for Black and female officers.

The purge comes as Trump faces multiple investigations.

Congressional and Public Backlash

Hegseth's firing drew sharp reactions from Congress and military leaders.

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