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Trump Administration Sacks Army Chief of Staff and Attorney General
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Relieved of Duty
The Donald Trump administration has announced the immediate removal of U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George, amidst ongoing military operations in Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requested George's resignation, citing disagreements regarding military operations in Iran and the future direction of the U.S. Army. This decision follows a series of recent dismissals within the upper echelons of the U.S. defense establishment.
Wave of Senior Administration Firings
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly fired several top-level officials from the U.S. Army, affecting four to five senior positions. Sources suggest that Hegseth and the Trump administration aim to steer the U.S. Army in a specific direction, with the removed officials reportedly not aligning with this vision. This personnel reshuffle is seen as an effort by the Trump administration to consolidate policy alignment within the military leadership. The exact reasons for these firings have not been explicitly detailed.
*Source: YouTube: NDTV (2026-04-03)*
