US defence secretary Hegseth mulls shake-up in military leadership, targets high-ranking officials
Friday, 21 February 2025 () US President Trump's new defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, is circulating a list of top military generals for potential firing. Among the names is Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the second woman to be promoted to a four-star Admiral in Navy history. Speculations about upcoming firings arise as Hegseth's trip to Guantanamo Bay is postponed.
President Trump nominated Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine as the next Joint Chiefs chairman, praising his role in the ISIS caliphate's destruction. Trump criticized Biden for overlooking Caine, vowing to restore U.S. military strength. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supported the pick,...
NATO member states "need to spend more" and "need to have more skin in the game," says US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a visit to Poland. "That is not just a suggestion" from the US, he adds,..
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made it clear that the Trump administration has no plans to deploy American troops to Ukraine, emphasizing that European allies must take greater responsibility..
John Healey has met with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ahead of the Ukraine Defence Group meeting. The meeting is the first time the pair have met since Mr Hegseth began his role in the new Trump..
Friday, 21 February 2025 ()
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