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Republican Senator calls on Trump to fire Hegseth for ‘inept management’
The Independent • • general
Key Points:
- Republican Senator Thom Tillis called on President Trump to fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of "inept management" of the military following the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.
- Tillis praised Driscoll as an effective leader but criticized Hegseth for creating a leadership void by pushing out senior military officials, including several top generals and defense leaders.
- Reports indicate Driscoll clashed with Hegseth over Army transformation and readiness efforts, with concerns that Hegseth blocked initiatives by firing key generals.
- The Army now reportedly has fewer generals than at any recent point, raising concerns about military leadership and readiness within the Trump administration.
- The White House praised Driscoll's leadership and contributions to military operations and negotiations, while the Defense Department has yet to comment on the situation.
