Pete Hegseth’s purge of top generals has created a leadership vacuum in the U.S. Army. It argues the shake-up leaves the service “rudderless” as it tries to adapt to a new kind of war dominated by deadly drones.
WHO:Pete Hegseth
WHAT:A purge of top Army generals creates a leadership vacuum and leaves the Army “rudderless.”
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Part of ongoing military operations.
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