Event Brief
Hegseth accused of risking US security with purge
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Oct 01, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET
Summary: Randy Manner, a retired US Army officer, criticized Pete Hegseth after a new round of military dismissals, saying Hegseth is removing “incredibly competent generals.” Manner compared the approach to “Russian roulette” with US national security.
WHO: Randy Manner
WHAT: Randy Manner criticized Pete Hegseth over a latest military purge, comparing it to “Russian roulette” with US national security.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Manner reacted to the latest military purge and Hegseth’s removal of senior generals, which he said jeopardizes US national security.
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