Hegseth Demands Army Chief's Resignation

0:00It's April 2nd. Welcome to Durham News today, powered by AI. Defense Secretary Pete Higgseth just asked Army Chief of Staff General Randy George to step down and retire immediately. That's according to two top Department of Defense officials who spoke on the matter. This shake-up hit late Thursday evening, April 2nd, 2026, around 9.27 pm. He Seth, the new Pentagon boss, wants George out now, no delay. George has been leading the Army's top ranks, showing up at big events like White House Medal of Honor ceremonies just last month. His role shapes everything from troop training to battle strategies. No official word yet from George or the Army on, if he'll go. Sources say the request stands firm, but details on a replacement are still under wraps. We'll keep eyes on this Pentagon power move as it develops. The signal big changes ahead for the military brass.