Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff

General Randy George's immediate retirement was requested by Secretary Hegseth, who is reportedly seeking to install more loyalist leadership within the armed forces.

General Christopher LaNeve is set to become the acting chief of staff, continuing a series of wartime ousters that have targeted senior officers.

While some Republicans have praised the move as necessary reform, others express alarm over the potential impact on military morale and strategic continuity.

The purge has also faced criticism for allegedly blocking the promotions of female and minority officers.