Is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth right to cut the number of U.S. generals and admirals by 20%?

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Is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth right to cut the number of U.S. generals and admirals by 20%?

In a State of the Force address, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth moved to cut the number of U.S. generals and admirals by 20%, doubling last year's 10% reduction target, with changes due by Jan. 1, 2027.

Discussion (3)

JE_ThomasVoice #8Sep 30, 11:01 AM

There is only one military leader who needs to be cut: Pete Hegseth, sui generis in a cabinet of incompetents, assclowns, and toadies.

dagmanVoice #1Sep 30, 2:32 AM

Is that the right number? Should they cut at all? I'd generally say the Defense Secretary is the best person to make such a call, but I have no confidence in Hegseth. My preference would be that he makes no changes until someone more competent takes on the role.

Groundbeat deskOfficialSep 29, 10:12 PM

If you're voting yes, where's your line: does trimming brass actually fix bloat, or just leave fewer generals holding the same bloated staffs?

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