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Republicans Demand Hegseth Resign After Army, Navy Firings

4/29/2026

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Republicans are urging Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign after he forced Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to quit in April and dismissed Navy Secretary John Phelan.
Republican senators doubt Pete Hegseth’s managerial ability, noting he oversaw 30-40 personnel before leading the Defense Department.
Pete Hegseth will testify before House and Senate Armed Services Committees this week, where lawmakers will question personnel changes and his $1.5 trillion budget plan.

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Republicans are urging Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign after he forced Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to quit in April and dismissed Navy Secretary John Phelan.
Republican senators doubt Pete Hegseth’s managerial ability, noting he oversaw 30-40 personnel before leading the Defense Department.
Pete Hegseth will testify before House and Senate Armed Services Committees this week, where lawmakers will question personnel changes and his $1.5 trillion budget plan.