Hegseth Ousts Army Chief, Names New Acting Leader

0:00On April 2nd, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth just pushed army chief of staff Randy George out of his job, with George retiring effective immediately. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed it on social media, calling it a straightforward leadership shift. George, a West Point grad and veteran of the First Gulf War Plus tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, got nominated for the four-year gig back in 20. 23 by President Biden. He didn't make it to the end. This move hits right after President Trump told the nation the U.S. Israel conflict with Iran should wrap up very soon. Officials say it's simply time for fresh army leadership and they're thankful for George's decades of service. Stepping in his acting chief is Vice Chief of Staff General Christopher Leneve, who's got battle-tested experience and full trust from Hegseth to push. The administration's plans, since taking over at the Pentagon, Hegseth has already clean house, firing more than a dozen top officers like the chief of naval operations and air.

1:02Force Vice Chief looks like more changes are rolling through the ranks. This has been Global News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.