Hegseth cites 20 per cent cut to US generals and admirals
The US defence secretary called the reduction an accountability measure and linked it to his focus on war-fighting. The reports do not identify affected officers or explain how the figure was calculated.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the number of US generals and admirals had been reduced by 20 per cent, describing the move as an accountability measure, France 24 reported.
Hegseth linked the cuts to his effort to focus the military on war-fighting. He suggested officers who did not support that focus were targeted and called the reduction an “accomplishment”.
The reports do not name the officers affected or explain how the 20 per cent figure was calculated. They also leave unclear whether the reduction is complete or proposed.
The announcement concerns the military’s most senior officers, but the supplied reporting does not detail the selection criteria or independently confirm Hegseth’s stated rationale.
