Army Chief of Staff Fired by Hegseth, Sources Confirm

US Army Chief of Staff Fired by Hegseth, Sources Say

The US Army’s top general, Gen Randy George, has been asked to step down by Secretary of the Army Paul Pegula, according to sources. The request was reportedly made by Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan and confirmed by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Gen George had been serving as the Chief of Staff since 2019. His departure comes amid a period of significant change within the US military’s leadership.

In a statement, Secretary Pegula said that Gen George would remain in his position until a suitable replacement could be found.

Separately, sources have confirmed that Acting Secretary of Defense Shanahan had requested Gen George’s resignation due to disagreements over policy and strategy.

The news comes as tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate. In recent days, Iran has launched missiles at Israel and Gulf states, prompting concerns about regional stability.

Details on the reasons behind Gen George’s departure are still emerging, but it is clear that the move reflects a broader shift in the US military’s leadership and priorities.

Gen George will remain in his position until a suitable replacement can be found.

Source: Google News World