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Bipartisan Concerns Emerge Over Army Chief's Ouster

4/17/2026

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  • Lawmakers from both parties express concern over the ouster of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed him out.
  • During a House Defense Appropriations hearing, Secretary Dan Driscoll emphasized that civilian leaders have the authority to select military leaders.
  • Lawmakers praised Gen. Randy George, with Rep. Tom Cole, House Appropriations Chair, calling him a great patriot and expressing regret over his departure.