{
  "id": 4876291,
  "title": "Weiterer Abgang im Pentagon: Stühlerücken im Pentagon - Warum unter Hegseth viele gehen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/weiterer-abgang-im-pentagon-stuhlerucken-im-pentagon-warum-unter",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-01T14:31:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/weiterer-abgang-im-pentagon-stuehleruecken-im-pentagon-warum-unter-hegseth-viele-gehen/100251246.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Recent personnel departures continue to mount within the Pentagon, despite the ongoing Iran conflict. Daniel Driscoll, the assistant secretary for the Army responsible for the Army, recently submitted his resignation. Driscoll had previously played a key role in international talks regarding the Ukraine war and was considered a close associate of JD Vance. The reasons for the numerous resignations and dismissals remain unclear as the U.S. is in the midst of the Iran conflict. Some examples of departures include General Christopher Donahue, who was abruptly removed as the commander of U.S. land forces in Europe and Africa within 18 months, and General Randy George, who resigned amid the Iran conflict. These departures are putting Hegseth, the former Fox News moderator and self-proclaimed \"war minister,\" in the spotlight. He aims to reduce the number of four-star generals and admirals in the Pentagon by at least 20 percent, claiming this will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy. The Washington Post reports that Driscoll and Hegseth had opposing views on the dismissal of high-ranking generals, with Driscoll allegedly not showing him the proper respect. While Driscoll had favorable conditions, including knowing Vice President JD Vance from college, he ultimately became a counterweight to Hegseth's impulses. The Pentagon may now be more under the control of the Defense Minister, with Hegseth likely to appoint someone more in line with his vision. The question remains whether Hegseth will continue to enjoy the full support of President Trump in his dismissal campaign or if he will eventually reach a point where it becomes dangerous for him.",
  "summary": "Mitten im Iran-Krieg wird an der Spitze des US-Militärs und im Pentagon Personal ausgetauscht. Durch die vielen Abgänge gerät auch „Kriegsminister“ Hegseth selbst immer mehr in den Fokus.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}