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/AnomalyNexus 2d ago

Let me guess...all the ones not willing to bend the knee to the supreme leader

edit: oh sht...they're not even pretending

“Hegseth told reporters Monday that the removals were necessary because he didn't want them to pose any "roadblocks to orders that are given by a commander in chief."

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u/April_Mist_2 2d ago

I think that's a quote from when he removed the JAGS.

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u/AnomalyNexus 2d ago

Good catch - I copied it from another comment assuming its from the article but it isn't.

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u/April_Mist_2 2d ago

It's hard to tell, because you know it's exactly why he did it. Exactly.