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Hegseth Removes Top Joint Chiefs, Triggering Resignations

9/9/2026

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed Charles Q. Brown Jr., Lisa Franchetti, and Randy George from top Joint Chiefs positions.
Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall III accused Hegseth of politicizing the military and said it scares officers.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned after months of tension with Hegseth over senior officer removals.
Republican Senator Thom Tillis urged U.S. President Donald Trump to replace Hegseth, calling his management inept.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed Charles Q. Brown Jr., Lisa Franchetti, and Randy George from top Joint Chiefs positions.
Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall III accused Hegseth of politicizing the military and said it scares officers.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned after months of tension with Hegseth over senior officer removals.
Republican Senator Thom Tillis urged U.S. President Donald Trump to replace Hegseth, calling his management inept.