Hegseth fires top Army General

The ouster of General George is part of a broader purge of senior military brass led by Hegseth, who has faced criticism for his 'Secretary of War' rebrand.

Christopher LaNeve is set to become the acting chief of staff as the administration seeks to install leaders aligned with its aggressive military agenda.

Republican lawmakers have expressed confusion over the firing, praising George as a steady and accomplished leader.

Critics warn that such high-level instability could compromise strategic operations during the escalating conflict with Iran.