Event Brief
Hegseth cites falsehood to defend firing senior officers
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 8:02 PM ET
Summary: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said President Barack Obama fired 197 generals, a figure the Pentagon previously said was false.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Hegseth cited a false claim about Obama firing 197 generals during a House hearing to defend his firing of senior officers.
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 6:28 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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