Further departure from the Pentagon: Shifting chairs in the Pentagon - Why many are leaving under Hegseth
In the midst of the Iran war, there is an exchange of personnel at the top of the US military and in the Pentagon. Due to the many departures, "War Minister" Hegseth himself is increasingly in the spotlight.
US Defence Minister Pete Hegseth is facing increased scrutiny amid a series of high-profile departures from the Pentagon. Daniel Driscoll, the Assistant Secretary of the Army, has resigned, following in the footsteps of other senior officials, including General Christopher Donahue, who was ousted as commander of US land forces in Europe and Africa, and General Randy George, who stepped down as Army Chief of Staff.
Driscoll's departure is reportedly due to disagreements with Hegseth, including over the dismissal of high-ranking generals and a perceived lack of deference. Hegseth aims to reduce the number of four-star generals and admirals by at least 20% by May 2025.
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