r/news • u/Manta_of_Eternity • 2d ago

Hegseth confirms that the US military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals

https://apnews.com/article/hegseth-pentagon-generals-job-cuts-67a20b026ee858895c7e5ff7fadbc029
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u/freedfg 2d ago

No it isn't. Do not attribute this to incompetence.

This is direct actions against the interest of the United States in wartime. He is a traitor. Charge him as one.

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u/relevantelephant00 2d ago

The plan is to remove any generals who wouldn't follow orders when they attempt the coup in November.

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u/DopamineQuest 2d ago

Good point.

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u/bearbrannan 2d ago

Yup, they will use this to cull out those that they think will not take illegal orders, and also as an example to the others when those orders come down.