Hegseth removes Army’s top general during Iran war

(Dave Lawler, Colin Demarest – Axios) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and two other military leaders to leave their posts, two Defense officials confirmed to Axios. George is the Army’s most senior general and is being removed during the Iran war. Axios could not immediately confirm the reasons for his ouster, which was first reported by CBS. Gen. David Hodne + Maj. Gen. William Green Jr. have been removed from their positions, a Defense official confirmed on Thursday evening. Then-President Biden nominated George in 2023 for the role, which is typically a four-year term. Hegseth asked him to retire immediately, the Defense official said. – Amid Iran war, Hegseth fires US Army General Randy George, 2 military leaders