politics
April 4, 2026
Hegseth fires US Army chief Randy George over race and promotion dispute
Pete Hegseth’s firing of Gen. Randy George has reportedly left US officials angry, with fears the purge could undermine US efforts in the Iran war
TL;DR
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth fired Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George.
- The dismissals are reportedly linked to a dispute over promotions based on race and gender.
- Two other generals, David Hodne and William Green Jr., were also reportedly fired.
- Sources suggest the move is part of Hegseth's effort to combat "woke" culture and promotion quotas.
- George and Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll reportedly resisted Hegseth's attempts to remove specific officers from a promotion list.
- Concerns have been raised that the firings could undermine US efforts in the war on Iran.
- Gen. Christopher LaNeve is expected to serve as acting army chief of staff.
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