Event Brief
Hegseth says Pentagon will cut senior generals by 20%
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Sep 29, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a Wednesday speech that the Pentagon will eliminate about 1 in 5 generals and admirals during the second Trump administration. He said the cuts would be carried out through firings or position reductions.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Said the Pentagon will eliminate roughly 20% of generals and admirals via firings or position cuts
WHEN: Oct 1, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Hegseth said the Pentagon is eliminating senior officers through firings or position cuts as part of his stated personnel changes.
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