"Pete Hegseth ousts army chief of staff General Randy George
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted the chief of staff of the army, in the latest removal of the top brass at the Pentagon since Donald Trump returned to the White House.
The Pentagon confirmed that General Randy George had been asked to step down early. George assumed his duties in 2023, and the role of army chief of staff usually serves a four-year term.
The Pentagon declined to comment on why George had been asked to step down. It was unclear whether the move, which was first reported by CBS, was related to the US war against Iran.
One person familiar with the situation said George was fired because of his close relationship with Daniel Driscoll, the army secretary, a political appointee who many people think is the most likely successor to Hegseth if the defence secretary is removed."
FT.com