DONALD Trump’s Defence Secretary has fired the US Army’s top general in a shock move as America ramps up pressure on Iran.
General Randy George – the highest-ranking officer in the Army – has been forced to step down and retire immediately after Pete Hegseth’s orders.
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the US Army’s top generalCredit: Reuters
General Randy George, the highest-ranking officer, was forced to retire immediatelyCredit: AFP
General Randy George speaking to US Soldiers at the Hohenfels Training Area in southern Germany in February last yearCredit: AFP
The Pentagon confirmed the bombshell exit, saying: “Randy George will be retiring from his position as chief of staff of the army effective immediately.”
George only took the role in September 2023 when appointed by former president Joe Biden.
He was expected to stay until at least the summer, making his sudden departure all the more dramatic.
Sources say Hegseth demanded his resignation as the US gears up for a potential ground war with Iran, with 50,000 American troops already deployed across the Middle East.
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