Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired or sidelined at least two dozen generals and admirals over the past nine months in a series of ousters that could reshape the U.S. military for years to come.
His actions, which are without precedent in recent decades, have come with little explanation. In many cases, they have run counter to the advice of top military leaders who fought alongside the officers in combat, senior military officials said.
Here's why: he's following the dictator cookbook, and purging the military from those who might oppose his boss's illegal orders, in case he tries to pull a "Mike, would you do me a favor and cancel the elections?"
His actions, which are without precedent in recent decades, have come with little explanation. In many cases, they have run counter to the advice of top military leaders who fought alongside the officers in combat, senior military officials said.
Here's why: he's following the dictator cookbook, and purging the military from those who might oppose his boss's illegal orders, in case he tries to pull a "Mike, would you do me a favor and cancel the elections?"
