Hegseth sparks fears as he moves to ax generals
May 10, 2025 5:00 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s move to ax the size of the U.S. military's top ranks has triggered concerns of a political purge. Hegseth, who on Monday directed significant cuts to the U.S. military’s senior-most positions, has already fired several top leaders with no explanation. His latest plan could now eliminate roughly 100 generals and admirals, which he...