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Hegseth defends Trump's firings of Pentagon leaders and says there may be more dismissals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Donald Trump's firings of Pentagon leaders, including C.Q. Brown, stating that they were not unusual and part of a plan to reshape military leadership.
Hegseth emphasized that more dismissals might occur, aiming for a national security team aligned with the president's approach.
Senator Jack Reed criticized the firings as unjustified and politically motivated, suggesting they could politicize the Department of Defense.
Hegseth claimed that the firings are not unprecedented and likened them to actions taken by past presidents.

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VOA News

Hegseth defends Trump's firings of Pentagon leaders, says more may be to come

Washington — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insists President Donald Trump 's abrupt firing of the nation's senior military officer amid a wave of dismissals at the Pentagon wasn't unusual and he suggested more firings could come. "Nothing about this is unprecedented," Hegseth told "Fox News Sunday" about Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. being removed Friday night as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. "The president deserves to pick his key natio…

6 hours ago·United States

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The Gateway Pundit

Sec Def Pete Hegseth Talks with Shannon Bream on "Fox News Sunday" - "The President Deserves to Pick His Key National Security and Military Advisory Team"

In an exclusive interview, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reveals significant changes at the Pentagon, including a notable reshuffling of top military leadership. Tune in for insights on this pivotal moment.

4 hours ago·United States

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Newsweek

Fox News host confronts Pete Hegseth with backlash to Pentagon firings

On Friday, three top lawyers for the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force were fired.

8 hours ago·United States

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fox40jackson.com

SecDef Hegseth responds to rumors he drafted ‘list’ of military officials he will purge

close Video Pete Hegseth says Trump is the ‘only man in the world’ that can have bilateral negotiations with Russia Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joins ‘Fox News Sunday’ to discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and changes at the Pentagon. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth denied rumors that he drafted a list of senior military leaders he allegedly planned to purge after the rumor tore through the Pentagon l…

9 hours ago

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The Independent

Hegseth says Trump ‘deserves’ to hand-pick advisers in defense of Pentagon firings

White House has fired C.Q. Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, chief of the Navy and vice chief of the Air Force

9 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

Hegseth responds to blowback over Friday night Pentagon purge

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended his military firings, arguing fresh leadership was necessary and that similar purges have happened throughout history when new presidents take over.

9 hours ago·Washington, United States

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