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Military Leaders' Resignations Spark Anxiety After Hegseth's Speech
10/7/2025
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- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Virginia summit speech sparked concerns about resignations among senior military leaders.
- Gen. Thomas Bussiere and Gen. Bryan Fenton announced retirements soon after the address.
- Hegseth urged changes, including limits on engagement rules and revised handling of abuse allegations.
- Democrats urged leaders to stay; experts acknowledge anxiety but doubt a mass exodus.
