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News & Current Events Apr 2, 2026 at 9:38 PM

Hegseth asks US Army Chief of Staff Randy George to step down

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Hegseth ousts US Army chief of staff and two other generals amid Iran war | CNN Politics
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Hegseth ousts US Army chief of staff and two other generals amid Iran war | CNN Politics
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday fired the US Army chief of staff and two other generals as the Iran war continues.
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Dracustein Apr 2, 2026 +76
He must’ve refused an illegal order
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Immediate_Amoeba5923 Apr 2, 2026 +28
Probably just objected to Trump’s war plans for boots on the ground.
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nkassis Apr 2, 2026 +5
I'm wondering if it's the opposite right now, to end this they would need boots on the ground. But that's a line that would backfire on Trump specifically. If we end up having to go in with troops that will make Trump entire plan a failure.
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Immediate_Amoeba5923 Apr 2, 2026 +8
Trump made the decision for boots oj the ground a couple of weeks ago when he ordered the marines who do those things from California over to Iran. They will not arrive there till mid april. If the Strait of Hormuz remains gate kept by Iran then it would be a total failure. Trump does not care about bad press involving boots on the ground, he knows the mid terms are lost.
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insitnctz Apr 3, 2026 +1
I think what trump cares about the most is holding onto power, and that can happen by imposing martial law. He tries to do anything on his hand to cancel mid terms. A ground assault turning into a massacre for the us followed by a false flag in us soil could be a good way to achieve his goal. Another theory I personally have, is that ge is cooking a civil war, which will also cancel elections. Piss the military by giving illegal orders, firing top class senior officers and sending soldiers to their deaths can result to a military coup, which also turns into a civil war. Thats why he talks all that bullshit on the media and tanks so much bad coverage. Both scenarios lead to the same result. Canceled elections, increased surveillance and fascism basically.
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No_Avocado4654 Apr 3, 2026 +1
I think you are mistaken in that he has a plan.
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superkeer Apr 2, 2026 +11
Hegseth seems like the kind of maniac who has something completely fucked up planned for Easter.
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Gideon_Laier Apr 2, 2026 +8
A nuke. This is Heavenly Wrath or some shit. Already the report months ago was that this whole thing is being used as God's will to bring about the apocalypse so the Christian Fascists can finally be raptured.
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Chemical-Fault-7331 Apr 3, 2026 +1
I definitely think they’re going to order a tactical nuke from a sub (or stealth bomber) and hit a city. They want to cripple Iran to where they’ll surrender without putting boots on the ground. Just like Japan did in WW2.
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FantasticJacket7 Apr 2, 2026 +2
You have a much higher opinion of US military leadership than I do.
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cnn Apr 2, 2026 +24
US Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George [has been told to retire early](https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/02/politics/hegseth-removes-randy-george-army-chief-of-staff?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=missions&utm_source=listnook) by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a Pentagon official told CNN. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed George’s retirement Thursday, writing on X, “General Randy A. George will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately. The Department of War is grateful for General George’s decades of service to our nation.” CBS News first reported George’s ousting, saying he has been told to step down and retire immediately. A Defense Department official confirmed the accuracy of CBS News’ report. As the Army Chief, George has worked closely with Army Secretary Dan Driscoll — a senior official close to the White House whom Hegseth has perceived as a threat and had a contentious relationship with at times. Hegseth has ousted a number of other senior military officers during his tenure. *This story is breaking.*
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mishap1 Apr 2, 2026 +9
So we can read this that Hegseth is afraid Vance's law school buddy is going to usurp him soon? Sounds to me like they're scrambling to roll each other under the Trump bus.
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BilboBiden Apr 2, 2026 +4
That bus has a meat grinder on the front so whatever misses that ends up under.
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CT_Phipps-Author Apr 2, 2026 +13
Hesgeth: I need someone to blame.
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Real_Parsley_1693 Apr 2, 2026 +7
but he’s firing everyone he could lay blame on……I wonder how much Randy George will say now. I’ve been kind of surprised by how frank many ex-military have been, about many aspects of this administration- even before this pointless war.
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blueberrywalrus Apr 2, 2026
Probably nothing. Ex military officers can be called back to service and court martialed if they go off script. They're still trying to do that to Mark Kelly for simply saying soldiers can disobey illegal orders. It would be more likely that he refuses to step down (very unlikely) , because it's basically the same outcome but more dramatic.
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mattyoclock Apr 2, 2026 +3
No, he’s firing the people who tell him “no, that’s an idiotic idea” and replacing with loyalist yes men.    
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I405CA Apr 2, 2026 +13
Kegsbreath will be gone by the end of the year.
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Zealous_snake143 Apr 2, 2026 +28
Let’s hope the end of the month. He is a danger to our service members.
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jsc1429 Apr 2, 2026 +2
Do you think someone more competent and less dangerous would be put in his place?
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shoobe01 Apr 2, 2026 +1
That's funny. There are no competent people who kowtow to Trump.
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Dazedsince1970 Apr 2, 2026 +2
I am hoping within the day even within the hour
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lingeringneutrophil Apr 2, 2026 +3
Is he asking the competent an experienced people who earned their rank to step down?
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C-c-c-comboBreaker17 Apr 2, 2026 +1
Yes, they've been replacing most high military leadership since Trump took office
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JFJinCO Apr 2, 2026 +3
Getting rid of everyone who'd say no to an illegal order.
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Redsox19681968 Apr 2, 2026 +2
Pauly Shore for Chief of Staff
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freshcoffeegrounds Apr 2, 2026 +3
Thank God. Now we can put someone with merit in his place. I'm thinking Erika Kirk, wait that's a girl. I know, Tom Poole. He can get tactical advice from his Russian benefactors! We are in good hands boys....
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WoddyPlurb Apr 2, 2026 +2
Congress should be looking into this- if we had an opposition party…
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Original-Clue-3364 Apr 2, 2026 +1
This failed national guard major who was kicked out of the NG probably gets a massive o***** whenever he tells real generals what to do.
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Television_Powerful Apr 3, 2026 +1
He'll definitely be a witness for what is about to happens next. Hegseth and Trump do not shy away from war crimes.
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RobertTx57 Apr 3, 2026 +1
Probably refused an order to commit war crimes
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Head-Fun3394 Apr 3, 2026 +1
Israel will not let this war stop, nor will Iran. We will not be out of this til those two decide…and they both want to fight it out. We are in it….i am still amazed we started it…true no win situation, and anyone with half a brain knew before it ever started….
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